Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford’s permanent move to Barcelona is at risk because of the finances involved.
According to Sport via Sport Witness, Barcelona might struggle to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis this summer. With his loan deal coming to an end, the general idea has been that the Catalan giants will trigger the €30 million buy option. While they are ready to do that, his wages could become a massive hurdle.
After falling out at Manchester United, Rashford had a short loan spell at Aston Villa during the second half of last season before joining Barcelona for the 2025/26 season. The move has certainly helped him revive his career. He has been involved in 43 matches across competitions while contributing towards 25 goals.
His numbers in La Liga have been very impressive. While the Englishman has featured in 26 games, he has started only 15 of those and has racked up 1,442 minutes. He has six goals and as many assists. The 28-year-old winger averages a goal every 55th minute.
Why will Barcelona struggle to sign Rashford?
Marcus Rashford’s performances have pleased Hansi Flick’s team, and they have been in negotiations to extend his stay. While they consider €30 million a bargain fee for the English international, the problem lies in his salary with the Red Devils.
He reportedly earns €18 million net per year at Old Trafford, which Barcelona clearly cannot afford. While Rashford is willing to spread his wages over a long contract and is even willing to lower his wages, the report suggests the Catalan giants will struggle to meet his demands. No matter how much he is willing to give up, the total cost of having him would be very high, given that he is not a regular starter for them.
The only way to extend Rashford’s stay at Camp Nou is by extending his loan move or by him taking a massive pay cut. Barcelona will soon have to make a decision on his future. If they decide against signing him, he will return to Old Trafford, where Michael Carrick has once again opened the door for their academy graduate.