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Barcelona 'attentive' to Man United star's 'situation' as Red Devils 'consider sale' next year

sportsmole.co.uk, 15 December 2024, 09:09
Barcelona are reportedly 'keeping an eye' on Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United, with the Catalan outfit considering making a move for the unsettled forward next year.

Rashford has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 24 appearances for the Red Devils during the 2024-25 campaign, including three goals in four Premier League outings since Ruben Amorim's arrival as head coach.

The 27-year-old continues to cut a frustrated figure at Old Trafford, though, and he underwhelmed on his last appearance - being substituted in the early stages of the second period against Viktoria Plzen on Thursday night.

Rashford has a contract at Old Trafford until June 2028, but there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future, with Man United believed to be willing to let the Englishman leave.

It has been claimed that an offer in the region of £40m would be seriously considered by Man United, with a transfer during the January transfer window not being ruled out.

Barcelona 'interested in Rashford move'

According to Sport, Barcelona have an interest in Rashford, with the Catalan outfit closely monitoring the developments surrounding the attacker, who is being tipped to depart in 2025.

The report claims that while the Red Devils academy product is not 'a priority' at this stage, Rashford is a genuine option, as Barcelona look to bring in another attacker during next summer's transfer window.

Paris Saint-Germain are also being linked with Rashford, with the French champions believed to have a long-standing interest in the Englishman, while there have been claims that he could make the move to Saudi Arabia.

Rashford is expected to start on the bench when Man United head to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon despite his strong scoring form since Amorim's arrival as manager.

Would Rashford be a good signing for Barcelona?

Rashford needs a change of scenery, with the forward struggling at Old Trafford.

It is difficult to imagine Man United selling the attacker to another Premier League club despite suggestions that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for him.

PSG are a serious option, but it would not be a shock to see Rashford move to Barcelona, and he could thrive in a different league, with the Englishman capable of being one of the most dangerous players in Europe when in full flow.

Even at £40m, Man United should sanction a sale which would count as pure profit under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules, and a move to Barcelona would surely be appealing to the struggling star.

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