Marcus Rashford: Barcelona provide another twist in the tale

They are not as inclined, and are looking at another season-long loan arrangement, after which they plan to buy the Englishman outright for a much lower fee, considering his contract with his parent club will only have one year left to run.

INEOS have been aware of such a plan for a while now, which is why they are open to selling him elsewhere, including to a domestic rival, but their hands are tied behind their backs with the versatile attacker keen to remain in Catalunya.

Interestingly, a return to the Champions League means the England international is liable for a wage bump should he return to Old Trafford in case United decide not to play Barca’s games.

United’s hands tied behind their backs

According to Teamtalk, despite negotiations continuing between United and the La Liga giants, Marcus Rashford is likely to remain at the Camp Nou as things stand.

“Marcus Rashford remains determined to continue his spell with Barcelona and play under manager Hansi Flick, despite uncertainty over his long-term future at Manchester United, TEAMtalk understands.

“Ideally, Man Utd would prefer a permanent sale this summer, but there is also a financial reality to consider – namely, the reluctance to reintegrate a salary package understood to be close to £325,000 per week back onto their books.

“Man Utd are more than open to him heading elsewhere, and the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been keeping tabs on the situation.

Barcelona winning with their games

“As it stands, sources with knowledge of the situation expect a compromise to be reached. While negotiations are ongoing, the most likely outcome remains a renewed loan agreement this summer, keeping Rashford in Catalonia and delaying any permanent resolution until 2027.”

United should hold their ground and refuse to play along with Barcelona’s schemes. But with Marcus Rashford pushing to stay, it looks like an uphill struggle for the club.

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