While the attack is a priority, Barcelona are also keeping an eye on their defensive line. Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni has been identified as a dream target for the centre-back position, though his price tag could prove prohibitive depending on the club's final summer budget. Other names for the wing positions have also surfaced, including Mallorca’s Jan Virgili and Osasuna’s Victor Munoz, as the recruitment team builds a list of contingency plans.
Ultimately, the financial flexibility of the club will determine which path they take. Whether they commit the €30m to keep Rashford or reinvest that sum into several younger, lower-cost profiles like Abde remains the biggest question of the coming months. With the June deadline looming, the Barca hierarchy must decide if the United man is the cornerstone of their future or if a different course of action is required to maintain their dominance in La Liga.