Marcus Rashford has enjoyed an upturn in form at Barcelona after signing on loan from Manchester United
Marcus Rashford.
Barcelona are reportedly working on a deal to sign Marcus Rashford.
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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has reportedly made Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford a priority signing. According to reports, the La Liga league leaders are already working on a deal to keep the England international at the Camp Nou beyond his current loan spell.
The 28-year-old joined the Spanish giants on loan at the beginning of the season, signing on a season-long deal, after falling find out of favour under United head coach Ruben Amorim. His lack of match action last term saw him depart for Aston Villa on loan with his exploits at Villa Park earning him a recall for the Three Lions.
Reports elsewhere have suggested that the cash-strapped Barcelona could make his move permanent for around £26million.
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On Thursday (December 25), reporter Matteo Moretto has claimed that not only has the German head coach Flick made Rashford a main target for the Culers but they are working on a move to make his deal permanent.
The spotlight has been on Rashford since his move to La Liga after struggling to reach the previous heights he set at the Theatre of Dreams, in light of the academy graduate establishing himself as a key player at United.
Rashford has netted seven goals and provided eight assists in his first 24 outings for Barcelona, with four of his efforts coming in the Champions League.
The 28-year-old recently outlined his intent to win trophies with Barcelona and expressed his desire to stay in Catalonia.
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He said in an interview with SPORT: "I'm adapting very well to the club and the city.
"From the moment I arrived I felt that everyone welcomed me very well. For me, the reason I'm here is to help the team win trophies.
"Last season was fantastic, but in life everything happens very quickly, things change and the goal is to repeat the successes.
"I'm totally focused on this. With the staff and the teammates everything is fantastic, I can't complain.
"Of course what I want is to stay at Barca. It's an end goal, but it's not the reason why I'm training hard and giving it my best.
"The purpose is to win. Barca is a huge, fantastic club, built to win titles."
He added: "There is pressure here, but it is not a negative pressure. It's the one you want as a player, the one I want and have always wanted as a footballer.
"I can't be in a place where important objectives are not demanded of you. For me, it is more difficult to be motivated and give my best at a club where the demand is not maximum.
"I'm in the perfect place and environment to continue my journey as a football player, so I just try to do my best every day and help the team win. We'll see what happens next summer."