Marcus Rashford is on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United and could see that move made permanent in the summer after impressing ith the La Liga giants this term
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Marcus Rashford is set to join Barcelona permanently(Image: Urbanandsport/NurPhoto)
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Marcus Rashford and Barcelona have come to an agreement over his salary, should he join the club permanently this summer. The forward's financial package was said to be a stumbling block that could have stood in the way of a transfer.
Barcelona have an option to sign Rashford at the end of the season for £26millon from United. The Red Devils are standing firm on that figure and Barca have not been deterred.
And now, it appears the Catalan club have made a breakthrough in bringing Rashford's prospective salary in line with their parameters. Spanish outlet SPORT claims a meeting between Barcelona sporting director, Deco, and Arturo Canales, Marcus Rashford's agent, has found a path to agreeing a deal.
Rashford's current salary is said to around €15m (£13.2m) after an initial pay cut to join the club on loan. But Barcelona have agreed to continue negotiating a framework that meets their requirements and have decided they will trigger a summer transfer for the England international.
Barcelona are optimistic that Rashford's market value will rise and that should the player depart, they'll be able to recover their investment. It as previously claimed the club would try to negotiate a smaller package with United but that is no longer the case.
Rashford has registered 10 goals and 13 assists in all competitions this term and has proven to be an impactful player, if not a certain starter.
Earlier this season, the 28-year-old bagged an impressive brace against Newcastle in the Champions League, and he may relish the opportunity to do the same again after Barca drew the Magpies in the Champions League. Boss Hansi Flick is not getting ahead of himself, however.
“Every match is important," he said. "I’m not celebrating not facing PSG; we have to respect our opponents. Everyone wants to reach the final, and Newcastle also wants to win the Champions League. All opponents are tough. Newcastle United have a fantastic team, and we saw that when we were there.”