PSG are threatening Barcelona’s quest to sign Marcus Rashford permanently as they are preparing an offer that would tempt Manchester United.
According to Fichajes, Marcus Rashford has emerged as a firm target for PSG ahead of future windows. The Parisians are ready to make a €45 million bid to tempt Manchester United and threaten Barcelona’s quest to sign the winger permanently, despite the latter having a purchase option on their loan deal.
Marcus Rashford has made a bright start to life at Barcelona, having scored the decisive goals in their Champions League opener away at Newcastle United. The attacker, who was no longer wanted by Manchester United, wanted the switch to the Spanish giants, which he got in the end.
He has adapted to Hansi Flick’s side and the manager’s tactical ideas, which have already seen Barcelona contemplate making his move permanent. They can sign him for a fee of £26 million, which comes as a buy option as part of the loan deal.
Rashford himself wants to join Barcelona permanently; however, the entry of old suitors PSG could complicate matters in many ways. The report states that the Parisians are ready to make a €45 million offer to test Manchester United’s resolve, which is significantly higher than the buy option in Rashford’s Barcelona deal.
Barcelona are set to wait until the end of the season to make a firm decision, which could allow matters to develop in the background, especially with PSG’s interest. For now, the Catalans may have the front seat in the race, owing to their buy option as well as the player’s willingness to stay at the club.
Manchester United could hold the cards over Marcus Rashford’s future
Manchester United reportedly have the upper hand in any decision on Rashford’s future, meaning the club can even accept the reported PSG offer mentioned in the report. The 27-year-old Manchester United misfit could be leaning towards joining Barcelona in the near future, but things could get complicated.
The prospect of PSG adding another elite attacker to their mix would further strengthen their already formidable attack. Moreover, they have held an interest in Rashford for a long time, which would help them ease into negotiations with Manchester United as well as the 27-year-old, but for now, Barcelona are seen as the front runners.
