Gary Lineker reveals what he has been told about Marcus Rashford behind the scenes at Barcelona after impressing on loan from Manchester United.
Marcus Rashford has settled well in Spain and, for the first time in years, appears content in his new surroundings.
Although Rashford is not deemed a starter when Raphinha is fit, the United loanee has weighed in with 11 goals and 13 assists so far.
Club president Joan Laporta confirmed Barcelona will try to sign Rashford in the summer, with the England international considered a positive addition to Hansi Flick’s squad.
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Barcelona impressed by Marcus Rashford’s attitude
It is no secret that Rashford is enjoying himself at Barcelona and wants to stay beyond this season.
Barcelona have an option to sign the 28-year-old at the end of the season, but they must pay £26 million to take advantage of that.
Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona want to renegotiate a cheaper deal, which is remarkable since they’ve already got an option to sign a player they seemingly want at a bargain price.
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Former Barcelona and England star Gary Lineker has revealed what he has been hearing about Rashford at Camp Nou. It explains why the La Liga club wants to keep him.
“I think they’re really pleased,” Lineker told The Rest Is Football podcast.
“Well, I know they are, they’re really pleased with Rashford’s season, his attitude in particular, when he’s been left out, and Raphinha has come in and things like that.”
Lineker made 138 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 51 goals and registering three assists.
The 65-year-old won two trophies during his time at Barcelona, including the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winners’ Cup.
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BBC Sport interviewed a number of Barcelona fans to get their views on Rashford.
The majority of the reactions were positive, which suggests they want him to stay.
One Barcelona fan said: “He’s the best left winger in the world.”
Another Barcelona fan added: “He’s worth anything. Any money, any amount of money.”
There was also a Barcelona fan who put himself in the position of Laporta, saying he wouldn’t pay the money required to keep Rashford, saying: “If I am the president of Barca, I don’t pay the 30 million [euros] for him.”
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