Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is aiming to secure a permanent switch to Barcelona.
Whether he is scoring goals on the pitch for Barcelona, or attending charity events on behalf of his new loan club, Marcus Rashford is embracing life in Spain.
Rashford joined Barcelona in the summer on a season long loan deal, with the La Liga side covering his entire salary.
Barcelona agreed to a buy-option as part of the deal, with a fee set at 30 million Euros.
That is a price that suits both clubs, but a decision is only likely to be taken at the end of the current season.
Despite this wait, there is a willingness on all sides to make the deal happen.
Marcus Rashford dribbles the ball for Barcelona
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Wage concession possible from Rashford
The biggest obstacle to a permanent deal is the total financial package Barcelona could have to pay to sign Rashford.
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While they were comfortable taking on his £300,000 per week wages this season, there is reluctance to commit to this salary long-term on top of a transfer fee.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Marcus Rashford is open to discussing a lower salary with Barcelona in order to force the deal through.
Barcelona are reportedly confident that Rashford will reject offers from other interested clubs.
Manager Hansi Flick is a big believer in Rashford, and while the final decision will rest with the board, he is pushing to sign the England international on a permanent basis.
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Marcus Rashford in 2025/26
Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a return to form since signing on loan with Barcelona.
In La Liga he has scored only two goals, but he has a further four in the Champions League. And he has eight assists across the two competitions.
Rashford added a seventh goal in a recent Copa del Rey game in mid-December, his first goal since the start of November.
He will be keen to get back on the scoresheet early in 2026, to build on a largely positive start to the season.
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