Barcelona and Man United forward agree on loan
Barcelona Targets Marcus Rashford for January Transfer Window
Barcelona is looking to strengthen their attack in the upcoming January transfer window, with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford emerging as their top target. The Catalan club has reportedly reached an agreement with Rashford for a loan move in the second half of the season, despite interest from other clubs like Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona’s Salary Limit and Transfer Strategy
One of the main hurdles for Barcelona in securing Rashford’s transfer is their salary limit. The club needs to make room in their budget to accommodate Rashford’s wages for the rest of the season. The total amount Barcelona must cover is €9m, half of Rashford’s annual wages, but negotiations with Manchester United could potentially lower this figure.
Potential Outgoings to Fund Rashford Deal
Barcelona had hoped to fund Rashford’s transfer through the sale of players like Oscar Mingueza and Eric Garcia. However, with certain deals falling through, the club is exploring other options. A potential exit for Eric Garcia to Girona could provide the necessary funds for the Rashford deal to go through.
Barcelona’s Attack Options and Competition for Rashford
With limited options in attack, Barcelona sees Rashford as a valuable addition to their squad. However, Rashford may face competition from existing players like Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. Whether he will be a starter or a bench option remains to be seen, but Dortmund’s interest in him adds pressure on Barcelona to finalize the deal quickly.
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Overall, Barcelona’s pursuit of Marcus Rashford hinges on various factors coming together. With competition from other clubs and financial constraints to consider, the Catalan giants are working hard to secure the talented forward for the remainder of the season.
