Barcelona has entered into initial negotiations to include Markos Rashford, Manchester United star, on loan during the current summer transfer window, taking advantage of the player’s desire to go through a new experience after leaving the accounts of his current team.
Rashford is hinting and Barcelona is moving
The Catalan interest in the player came after Rashford’s recent statements in which he expressed his desire to play alongside the rising Barcelona star. Those statements quickly found resonance within the corridors of “Camp Nou”, where the new coach Hans Felk expressed his admiration for the capabilities of the English player, considering him a multi -use offensive option.
A possible offensive alternative
Rashford is 27 years old, and is characterized by his ability to play as a left wing or an explicit striker, which gives him an advantage in forming Barcelona, especially as an alternative option for veteran Robert Lewandowski. With the pursuit of offensive bloodshed, Felk in Rashford sees an element that is able to provide a clear technical and tactical addition.
Niko Williams is a top priority
Although the Barcelona administration places the contract with Niko Williams, the Athletic Bilbao wing, at the top of its priorities this summer, and is preparing to activate the penalty clause of 53 million pounds, Rashford’s choice as a loan seems more flexible in financial terms, in light of the restrictions imposed by the fair financial play law on the Catalan club.
Manchester United seeks to get rid of the financial burden
On the other hand, Manchester United prefers to sell Rashford directly, but the club does not mind the loan option to reduce the financial burdens, especially since the player receives a weekly salary of 370 thousand pounds. This comes within the coach Robin Amorim’s plan to reduce costs and get rid of names such as Rashford, Gadoun Sancho and Anthony.
A possible English conflict
Despite Barcelona’s move, press reports confirmed the interest of other English clubs in the inclusion of Rashford, headed by Newcastle United, who is looking to strengthen his attack line before the start of European competitions. This coincides with the desire of Arsenal and Liverpool to contract with the Swedish star Alexander Izak, which enhances the possibilities of mutual movements in the transfer market.
