Barcelona are ready to give their all in the search for a loan agreement for exiled Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, according to a report in Spain.
The English international’s future at his childhood club has been in serious doubt ever since United he reportedly put it up for sale earlier this season. Rashford fueled these rumors when he confirmed his desire for a “new challenge” after sitting out December’s Manchester derby.
Rashford he hasn’t played for United since explosive interviewalthough head coach Ruben Amorim was deliberately vague when explaining the continued absence of his star striker.
Despite earning wages in excess of £300,000 a week, Rashford has sparked the interest of several clubs across the continent. AC Milan became the first to do so submit an official offer for the 27-year-old and there have been extensive links with a number of clubs in Saudi Arabia.
However, Rashford’s dream destination long thought to be Spain. Barcelona was declared his favorite club last month and that move could happen now, according to SPORT.
This is claimed by a Spanish publication Barcelona they are exploring a myriad of options to find room for Rashford’s wages within La Liga’s cap. A six-month loan until the end of the current campaign – with no obligation to buy – is considered a “very realistic option”.
The result of a desperate battle to re-register Dani Olmo is that the cash-strapped Catalan giants have achieved the “1:1 rule”, ensuring that every penny they earn can be spent in the transfer market.
Wanted central defender Ronald Araujo could leave this month, as could Eric Garcia and forgotten prodigy Ansu Fati, opening up more funds for the potential arrival of Rashford.
While Barcelona’s proposal will require a lot of financial tinkering, Ligue 1 club Monaco are in a strong financial position to offer a realistic package for Rashford, according to The Telegraph. The club from the Principality are very interested in the United striker and have the advantage of being in a tax haven, which gives them more room to cover his high wages.
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