Rashford Barcelona transfer plan emerges as Man United brace for final decision
Barcelona are reported to be in no rush to finalise a deal for Marcus Rashford to complete a permanent move to Catalonia from Manchester United
Marcus Rashford is keen to secure a permanent move to Barcelona in the summer(Image: Getty Images)
After the final obstacle preventing Marcus Rashford from completing a permanent move to Barcelona was cleared on Sunday, new details have emerged about how the club intend to pay Manchester United the transfer fee. The Spanish giants have the option to make Rashford’s move permanent for €30million (£26m) at the end of the season, when his loan spell concludes.
Joan Laporta has been re-elected president for another five-year term, meaning changes at the Nou Camp will be minimal. Sporting director Deco retains Laporta’s backing, and the president’s intention is to keep Rashford at the club.
However, Barcelona’s ongoing financial issues are well documented, and Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that the club plan to pay the fee in three €10m instalments. A three-year contract on a fixed salary is also said to have already been agreed with Rashford.
With that said, the report notes that there is ‘no rush’ from the Spanish giants to finalise a deal, as they want to assess how the England international performs between now and the end of the campaign.
It’s claimed that if he fails to find consistent form before the end of May, his ‘chances will decrease,’ with the Champions League clash against Newcastle United described as a fresh opportunity for him to showcase his best.
Despite scoring 10 goals and providing 13 assists in 38 games, his last goal came on January 31 against Elche in La Liga.
Since then, he has featured against Mallorca, Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao in the league, Newcastle in the Champions League, and Albacete and Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey – all without finding the net.
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A number of Barca supporters have already voiced their opinions on the possibility of signing the winger.
One said: “You don’t want to spend €30m on Rashford. You want to sign a left-footed centre-back, a centre-forward and a full-back. How much would you invest in those three?”
Another added: “Rashford’s salary, even if reduced from what he earned in Manchester, will still be one of the highest. Plus, we have to invest €30m in the transfer, and so far he’s only shown inconsistency.”
A third pointed out: “He started very well, but his performance has dropped. If he returns to his early-season form, he’s a necessary option to rotate with Raphinha.”
Another supporter suggested: “Seems expensive for what he can contribute,” whilst a fifth concluded: “He has the talent, but in my opinion he lacks a competitive mindset. In elite football, being good and fast isn’t enough.”
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