Marcus Rashford is reportedly open to the possibility of transferring to Barcelona after the Spanish club reached out with a proposal. The offer includes a loan move in January, with an option to buy the Manchester United forward outright during the summer transfer window.
The uncertainty surrounding Rashford’s future at Manchester United appears to grow daily. Having spent his entire career at the club, making over 400 appearances and contributing more than 200 goals, the 26-year-old now seems ready for a new challenge. This comes after he publicly expressed a desire for change following his exclusion from Manchester United’s squad during their 2-1 victory over Manchester City. He was also absent from their League Cup quarter-final clash with Tottenham, which further fueled speculation about his potential departure.
Barcelona’s reported offer would see Rashford join on loan in January, with the option to make the transfer permanent for a fee of £35 million (€42.1m/$44m) next summer. According to FootballTransfers, Rashford is not only aware of Barcelona’s interest but is enthusiastic about the move. Additionally, TEAMtalk suggests that Rashford is ready to leave England altogether, with Spain being a particularly appealing destination. Manchester United is also reportedly open to a January loan deal, provided Rashford does not join a rival Premier League club.
A loan arrangement aligns with Barcelona’s current financial challenges, which have raised concerns about their ability to register new players, including summer signing Dani Olmo, for the second half of the season. While Rashford’s salary might be an obstacle, Barcelona could potentially find a way to manage it. Whether a permanent transfer will follow next summer remains uncertain, as the situation continues to develop.
Beyond their interest in Rashford, Barcelona is reportedly considering other high-profile targets, such as Liverpool’s right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The club is said to be having serious internal discussions about the feasibility of funding his transfer.
At the same time, Barcelona may face departures of their own. Liverpool has shown interest in midfielder Gavi, who might contemplate leaving if his playing time does not improve after recovering from an ACL injury. Furthermore, if Barcelona fails to register Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, Premier League leaders Arsenal could move to sign him on a free transfer.
