Barcelona have handed Marcus Rashford a surprise Boost – as the midfielder agrees with Saudi Arabia Transfer

Barcelona received an offer from Saudi Arabian side al ittihad sign Athletic Barca captain Unai Hernandez, it has been revealed, with the La Liga side keen to raise funds to sign Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.

20-year-old Hernandez is a key part of Barcelona’s academy set-up and has made a handful of appearances on the first-team bench. His current contract is set to expire in the summer and he expected to extend his stay at the club.

However, Saudi Arabia’s interest has complicated things even now SPORT State Hernandez has asked not to appear on Barca’s side as he negotiates a move to Al Ittihad, which could be worth around €5m.

Hernandez is not the only youth player in the sights of Saudi Arabia. Defensive midfielder Pau Prim is reported that he was concerned After getting going, while winger Arnau Pradas is also considering a move to the Middle East this month.

Those sales would go a long way to help Barcelona finance a move for Rashford, who is available for loan after being Pursued head coach of United Ruben Amorim. The Englishman is thought to be willing to drop his wages to join Hansa Flick’s side this month, but Barcelona need to free up some funds before they can make a move.

Whether the sale of a handful of young prospects will free up enough to sign Rashford remains to be seen, but SPORT Add that Barcelona could soon receive the kind of offer that would guarantee enough financial freedom as Saudi traders also want to lure Pedri to the Middle East.

Barcelona have no desire to part ways with Pedri, who is expected to renew his contract immediately, but Saudi officials will continue to try and convince the 22-year-old to leave until they put pen to paper.

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