It seems that Barcelona’s focus for the last ten days of the winter transfer market is clear: either Marcus Rashford, if possible, or no one.
The Catalans understand that signing Manchester United’s disgraced striker will be a big challenge as they first need to offload some players, but so far no one is willing to leave.
Barcelona sets a salary limit
However, according to SPORT, despite the difficulties, Barcelona is planning Rashford’s arrival, to the point that the sports management has made it clear the amount it is willing to contribute for his contract until the end of the season.
Barcelona are willing to offer €6 million gross, meaning Manchester United would have to help with the deal and the player would have to take a pay cut, something they are willing to do.
He blaugrana They showed interest in Rashford from the beginning and made it clear to the Englishman that they would try to get him on loan, despite having very little room for maneuver.
The La Liga giants never promised anything, but he turned down other offers, expressing his desire to play for them. This determination has impressed both Hansi Flick and Deco, who believe he has the ideal attributes to strengthen the team’s offensive play.
Barça’s main obstacle in searching for Rashford has been his salary. At Manchester United he earns around 18 million euros net, which would be equivalent to approximately 9 million euros for the rest of the season, which would cost the club about 17 million euros gross.
Barcelona is not in a position to face such a financial commitment and is only willing to contribute approximately 3 million euros net.
The rest of the cost would have to be covered by Manchester United, who would be relieved of a certain financial burden, and by the striker, who is willing to make the sacrifice.
Space requirement
All parties are clear about how the operation could develop, but Barcelona must release €6 million before the window ends, which is not an easy task.
The departure of Ansu Fati would help, but he is reluctant to leave. Therefore, attention is focused on the center back position, where there is a surplus of players after Ronald Araujo’s recent contract renewal.
Eric García has firm offers but the club is not considering his departure. Andreas Christensen could emerge as a candidate given that he will have limited playing time.
Rashford is willing to wait until the end of the window and has not ruled out staying at Manchester United until June if Barcelona fail to complete the deal.