With just a couple of weeks left before the winter transfer window slams shut, Barcelona have clearly expressed their desire to sign Marcus Rashford.
The Manchester United striker is available on the market after being excluded from the team by new coach Rubén Amorim.
However, Barca have faced multiple setbacks in their bid to sign Rashford, including competition from some of Europe’s top clubs, including Borussia Dortmund.
Another problem for Barcelona is its salary bill, which it will have to reduce in order to sign the Englishman. That is where the club is considering the possibility of getting rid of unwanted players in the team, with Ansu Fati heading the list.
Fati interrupts Barcelona’s pursuit of Rashford
However, as SPORT points out, Fati is playing a key role in thwarting Barcelona’s desire to sign Rashford.
This is because the Spaniard has no intention of leaving Catalonia mid-season, although Hansi Flick has clearly told him that he will not have his services for the remainder of the campaign.
Without the sale of Fati, it is practically impossible for Barcelona to be able to loan Rashford for the remainder of the season.
But as things are, the The Masia The marginalized attacker is determined to keep the blaugrana and fight for your place on the team.
So what’s next?
If Fati continues to reject the idea of leaving Barcelona this month, the club’s only real option will be to find another player to do so.
Eric García is the first name that comes to mind. Although Flick is not very interested in parting with the former Manchester City defender, the continuity of Ronald Araujo could force him to do so.
García has been heavily courted by his former club Girona, but it remains to be seen if the two Catalan clubs can reach an agreement in the final 10 days of the transfer market.
It should be noted that García’s departure may not have the same impact as Fati’s departure. But, even so, it will be interesting to see if the sale of the defender can help Barça sign Rashford.