The Hopes of Barcelona of signature Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford could depend on the search for a buyer for Ansu Fati, he emerged.
Rashford was considered a target for Barcelona in the January transfer window when he became clear that he would leave United, but the finances of a loan agreement were too much for the Spanish side and he ended up joining Aston Villa. His temporary contract with the side of Unai Emery includes an option of 40 million pounds sterling to make the move permanent.
Although Villa has not yet made a decision concerning a permanent agreement, Rashford was less than rejecting the chance to stay at Villa Park in favor of trying to seal a passage in Barcelona. It was revealed earlier this month that Rashford linked himself to agent Pini Zahavi, who is incredibly close to the president of Barça, Joan Laporta, to try to conclude an agreement.
Fabrizio Romano The States of Barcelona are watching closely the situation of Rashford, believing that he could find himself on the market if Villa cannot qualify for the Champions League and subsequently refuse their option to sign the attacker.
The manager of Barcelona, Hansi Flick, also represented by Zahavi, is known to be a fan of Rashford and this feeling is shared by the Sports Déco. The duo appreciates the desire for 27 years to represent the club and the versatility that it could offer their line before.
These attributes aroused interest in a January agreement, but Barcelona did not have the financial freedom to continue a move because they failed to convince Fati to leave.
The winger, who played less than 300 minutes through 11 appearances this season, was determined to fight for his future in January, to the great frustration of Barcelona, who wanted to get rid of his heavy wages, would have from the region of £ 200,000 per week.
Now, however, Fati would have opened the door to a summer outing, well aware that it is down of the hierarchical order under film. If Barcelona can find someone to take Fat, he can try to conclude an agreement for Rashford.
The current united wages of Rashford, considered to be more than £ 325,000 per week, are impossible to match Barcelona, but several reports suggest that it is ready to accept a significant reduction to help to force a passage in Spain.
Negotiations with Rashford may not be a problem, but the biggest obstacle for Barcelona could be an agreement with United, which wants a permanent sale and was designed to demand up to 60 million pounds sterling if the villa refuses their purchase option.
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