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The latest Man Utd transfer news and gossip with an update on Marcus Rashford.
A report in Spain earlier this week claimed that Barca's fixed option to buy the Manchester United forward was only valid until the end of March and would need to be renegotiated. Manchester World was the first outlet to shoot down this claim, with United sources adamant that the transfer agreement was still valid until the end of his loan spell in the summer.
Barcelona agreed to pay Rashford's wages in full when he joined on loan a year ago, but they are reluctant to pay a large transfer fee along with his wage demands for a permanent deal. United are relaxed about the situation and are confident they will be able to secure a transfer fee for the 28-year-old even if he does not move to Barcelona. There is even a belief that United might be able to secure a deal greater than the €30m (£26m) fee previously agreed with the Catalan giants.
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Romano denies Rashford transfer claim
Speaking in his latest YouTube video, notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano corroborated the news that Barcelona still had the option to buy Marcus Rashford permanently this summer.
“The report saying the €30 million buy option from Manchester United to Barcelona expired yesterday, at the end of March, is not what my sources are saying," he said. “Sources at both clubs suggest that the €30 million option is still valid until the end of the current season. So if Barcelona want to pay that amount tomorrow, they can still sign Marcus Rashford.
“Now it is up to Barcelona to decide. Behind the scenes, they already have an agreement with Rashford on personal terms, with the player, his camp, and his brother handling things. But Barcelona want to restructure the deal with Manchester United. Why? Because financially, it is going to be a big summer for Barca.
“Then there is the striker situation. We mentioned Lewandowski. We know that for Barcelona, and for president Joan Laporta, Julian Alvarez remains a dream target. But Atletico Madrid absolutely do not want to sell him this summer. So at the moment, Atletico are not making it easy for anyone.
“That is why Barcelona would prefer to restructure the Rashford deal rather than pay the full €30 million. Maybe another loan, maybe a different formula. The message from Manchester United is simple: they want the money. They do not want another loan. So that is the gap between the two clubs at the moment.
“Rashford, meanwhile, is very happy at Barcelona. He is appreciated a lot by Hansi Flick, not just for goals and assists, but for his versatility and professionalism. He has never caused any problems when benched or subbed off, and that is very much appreciated by the coach. But again, the key point is the financial agreement.”
“They have several important targets. For example, at centre-back, there is Alessandro Bastoni. Barcelona want him, they are in contact with his camp, and discussions on salary and personal terms have already started. But club-to-club talks have not begun yet, and Inter are not communicating a price. They only make clear that €50 million will not be enough.
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