Barcelona are reportedly keen on signing 27-year-old Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford this month.
Marcus Rashford has struggled for regular game time at Manchester United in the last six weeks, and he needs to leave the club to play more often. Barcelona are prepared to provide him with an exit route, but they could be priced out of a move for him.
According to a report from Spanish publication Sport, the Blaugrana have now encountered a roadblock in their pursuit of the England international. Rashford earns €18 million per season at Manchester United, and the Red Devils have made it clear that they want his wages to be paid in full if he heads out on loan this month.
Barcelona cannot afford his wages and manage only a €3 million payment for the rest of the season, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. The Catalan giants will probably hope that Manchester United agree to pay a portion of his wages until the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are willing to soften their stance on Marcus Rashford.
Rashford will fancy Barcelona switch
Marcus Rashford will be desperate for an exit this month. He will look to get his career back on track with regular football. Joining Barcelona will be an exciting opportunity for him. The Blaugrana are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to showcase his abilities in La Liga will be hard to turn down.
The Englishman has proven himself in the Premier League over the years, and he will add goals and creativity to the Barcelona attack. He is capable of operating as a centre-forward as well as a left-sided winger. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Spanish outfit.
Barcelona are looking to win major trophies this season, and they need to improve their squad. Signing approval attacker like Marcus Rashford could prove to be a wise decision. If they manage to sign him on loan, it could prove to be a bargain move as well. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can deal with their financial problems and arrange the funds to get the deal done.
