Barcelona are set to open talks with Manchester United over a second loan for Marcus Rashford owing to their financial constraints.
According to the Daily Mail, Barcelona are expected to ask Manchester United for a second loan for Marcus Rashford. The attacker is keen to continue with the Catalan giants, while Hansi Flick is also eager to keep hold of the England international, and the Red Devils might have a big decision on their hands.
Finances are ruling the world of club football at the moment, with a huge emphasis placed on the PSR regulations over in England. Manchester United are expected to have a big summer window ahead, and they will want to squeeze in every penny they can get for their unwanted players.
Marcus Rashford is on loan at Barcelona, with the deal containing a £26 million purchase option for the Catalans to exercise next summer. The England international has been a sensational signing for the Spanish giants, with his numbers also reflecting the importance placed on his presence.
Manager Hansi Flick may not consider the Englishman as a sure-shot starter in his side, either on the wings or as a striker, but the German boss wants the club to keep hold of Rashford. The Manchester United misfit was expected to sign permanently in the summer, with some suggestions that a deal was close between Manchester United and Barcelona.
Further reports have stated that to get a deal in place, Marcus Rashford is ready to make some sacrifices, which might be linked to his current Manchester United salary, among other things. Barcelona had hoped to re-negotiate the terms of his purchase, but the Red Devils are reportedly unwilling to give them a discount.
Barcelona to angle for another loan for Rashford?
Barcelona are mindful of their finances and are under some level of constraints as things stand. The club are eager to bring key signings in the summer, and spending £26 million to sign Marcus Rashford permanently might hamper their budget. Hence, Barcelona are reportedly ready to ask Manchester United for a second loan for Rashford in the coming period.
It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils are open to the idea, although they might come to modify the terms if they are willing to sanction another loan, as a purchase obligation might come into place, while the club are unlikely to give any discounts on the originally agreed price point.