Barcelona looks rejuvenated after the Christmas holidays and seeks to return to its best level on the field.
Therefore, the key to regaining form lies in giving the players adequate rest and it is imperative that the team has sufficient depth heading into the second half of the season.
One position that has worried the club on that front is the left wing, especially given Ansu Fati’s poor form, which is why the club has shown interest in Marcus Rashford, who appears set to leave Manchester United.
Critical weeks ahead
As reported by SPORT in a recent report, Rashford prefers a move to Barcelona over the other options on their table and the club also views him as a quality option who can play not only as a left-back but also as a striker.
However, the Blaugrana have not yet made a final decision on his incorporation as they must first free up space in the salary bill to allow for a new signing. They require time to express an exit, which is essential before making a contract.
Having recently returned to the 1:1 rule, Barcelona first need a player to leave if Rashford wants to arrive on a six-month loan. Ansu Fati and Eric García are some of the players with exit options but there is nothing concrete at the moment.
While Barcelona need time to make room on the financial front, the Englishman himself is in a hurry to quickly resolve his future as his situation at Old Trafford has become unsustainable.
The likes of AS Monaco, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan have expressed interest and can accommodate him immediately, so a potential move to Barcelona depends solely on his patience and desire to suit up. blaugrana flag.
Hansi Flick has made it clear that he is happy with the current squad, but would welcome his arrival if he manifests himself. After all, he admires Rashford’s profile and considers him a good fit.
If the transfer works, Rashford would arrive on loan for six months with a possible option to buy, although the 27-year-old English star would have to reduce his salary of 12 million euros per season as Barcelona would not be in a position to meet with that figure.