Marcus Rashford and Joan Laporta (Photo by Angel Martinez, Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
Barcelona are still reportedly approaching with caution when it comes to making Marcus Rashford’s transfer from Manchester United permanent.
The England international is currently on loan at Barca from Man Utd for the season, and he has started well at the Camp Nou.
Rashford went through a difficult period towards the end of his time at Old Trafford, and he will surely want to stay at Barcelona, where he appears to be managing to get his career back on track.
Where Barcelona and Manchester United currently stand on Marcus Rashford transfer
Barcelona do not appear ready to rush into signing Rashford permanently, with club chiefs prepared to carefully assess the situation before making a final decision later.
This is according to a report from Fichajes, which also provides insight into how United view the 28-year-old’s future.
While Barcelona have the option to sign Rashford permanently for €35 million, it appears that United would set an asking price of around €40 million for him if he does not end up joining the Catalan giants permanently and they have to find another buyer instead.
It makes sense for MUFC to keep this option in mind and have a plan in place in case things don’t completely work out for Rashford at the Camp Nou.
One way or another, Marcus Rashford is surely leaving Man United
Whatever happens with Rashford and Barcelona, one thing that seems pretty clear is that he won’t be returning to United.
MUFC boss Ruben Amorim appears to be building a new attack, having recruited a brand new trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko this summer.
It’s hard to imagine Rashford fitting into the team now with so much competition, and with club and player surely likely to lean in different directions.
Rashford has spent his entire career at United until this year, and it appears he is enjoying a change of scenery after things went downhill for him at Manchester.
