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Marcus Rashford is spending the season on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, which also includes an option to buy, although his long-term future still remains uncertain
Marcus Rashford of Barcelona
Marcus Rashford of Barcelona(Image: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
The Manchester Evening News looks at the latest on Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United and the potential for a permanent move to Barcelona...
Barcelona make ‘final decision’: According to a report in Spanish news outlet Sport, Barcelona have reached a "unanimous" decision to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal once his current loan ends this summer. It has been claimed that unless Rashford suffers a serious injury before the end of the season, Barca intend to offer a three-year contract for the forward.
Transfer fee terms: United have remained firm on their valuation, refusing to lower the price from the originally agreed-upon terms. United include a €30million (£26million) buy option in Rashford’s loan, something which Barcelona are now reportedly prepared to pay.
Rashford’s salary sacrifice: To ensure the deal fits within Barcelona's strict financial fair play and salary cap constraints, Rashford has also reportedly agreed to a significant reduction in his wages. The aforementioned report has claimed that Rashford is willing to "adjust his salary" and take a lower amount than what he was due to receive at Old Trafford.
United's position and profit: United would be in line for a major profit if Rashford was to leave the club on a permanent basis for Barcelona. The £26million fee will count as pure profit for United, which could give them a welcome financial boost for the summer transfer window.
Player's desire to stay: Rashford has previously admitted to enjoying his time at Barcelona, revealing that he would want to remain at the Camp Nou on a permanent basis. The England international has previously expressed that he feels "at home" in Barcelona. "I don't see anything here as like a pressure. It's just, I'm here to play football," Rashford told BBC Sport in December. "It's been amazing. I feel welcome, I feel at home.”
Strategic value of the deal: Barcelona reportedly value the £26million fee to be "affordable" given the current market of players in the same position as Rashford.