Barcelona is ready to recruit the Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, but the first offer of the Catalan club should not be well received in Old Trafford. Rashford was loaned to Aston Villa by coach Ruben Amorim, after losing the favor of the Portuguese shortly after his arrival at the club.
The 27-year-old has had a boost since his arrival at Villa Park, but he was put on the bench during the overwhelming 4-1 victory of the Unai Emery team on Newcastle United on Saturday, improving his chances of accessing the Champions League next season.
Villa has a purchase option
Villa has an option to purchase 47 million euros in the context of this loan, but participation in the Champions League will probably be necessary for Rashford to be a viable purchase given its high salary. If the Birmingham club does not take this opportunity, Barcelona would consider a transfer, according to Fichajes.
In addition, it is claimed that Rashford “dreams” of playing in Barcelona, a naturally attractive destination for a player who has gone through difficult moments lately.
Marcus Rashford: back in shape at Aston Villa
While the Rashford file is progressing, Barcelona is about to keep one of its most promising young players, Fermin Lopez being ready to refuse an important offer from the Premier League.
The midfielder was offered the opportunity to double his salary in Newcastle United, but preferred to stay in Barcelona, where he benefits from both stability and playing time, reports El Nacional. Under contract until 2027, Fermin is considered an increasingly important player for the future of Barça.
