Barça, a recruit xxl in the pipes

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça, a recruit xxl in the pipes

“We appreciate Luis (Diaz), we appreciate (Marcus) Rashford and we appreciate other players. On the market, we know names that could improve the team. »»
A few days ago, Deco had clearly identified the recruits referred to by FC Barcelona for this summer transfer window. And a file already seems well advanced.

According to the daily Sportthe Barça sports director would have indeed met the agent of the English striker (27 years old), who was loaned by Manchester United to Aston Villa since last February, in a hotel in the Catalan city. A new loan, this time with the purchase option, would have been at the heart of the discussions between the two parties.

Barça wants a loan with purchase option

The Red Devils player would agree to join the FCB and coach Blaugrana Hansi Flick would also have given the green light for this signature. It remains to convince Mancunian leaders, which will not be simple. The MUFC staff would like to sell Marcus Rashford definitively and would claim 40 million euros.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.