United hope to raise funds through sales as Ineos prepares for another major summer revamp.
two loan transactions — Rasmus Hoylund and Marcus Rashford — Napoli and Barcelona could become permanent sides this summer, with the pair looking to add to their respective squads.
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Although the Serie A side are all but guaranteed to pay their obligation fee, the Catalan giants are still considering their options.
recent, man of the people According to reports, the Nou Camp will pay a fee of 30 million euros for the Mancunian in three installments.
Barcelona make new plans to sign Marcus Rashford
But Talksport now claim Deco is concerned about the club’s finances and is seeking to persuade the Red Devils to agree another loan deal, after which they will pay the required amount.
“Marcus Rashford is close to agreeing terms to join Barcelona this summer, but there is still work to be done in club negotiations, talkSPORT understands.
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“The 28-year-old England striker is in advanced talks with Barcelona to finalize a deal and has informed the club of his desire to remain with the club following his current loan spell at Manchester United.
“However, club-to-club talks have reached an impasse and further talks are planned. Manchester United sources have been insisting that if Barcelona want to make Rashford’s transfer permanent, they must pay a €30 million purchase option.”
United are unlikely to accept it
“United sources have stressed that this is good value for money given that it is lower than Rashford’s market valuation. This position has also been communicated directly to Barcelona sporting director Deco.
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“These have been initiated by Barcelona to try and renegotiate the number and structure of the purchase option. talkSPORT understands Deco has also proposed a loan for a second season as an option to give Barcelona more time to repay the fee while still allowing United to fully assess the terms.”
United are unlikely to accept it, which is why Barca are in the market for alternatives.
Chelsea’s Neto is one of the options being considered, while re-signing Abdel Ezarzoli or former Barcelona forward Jan Vigilli from Real Betis could also be an option.
Dealing with Barcelona has become a pain and the sooner a deal is finalized the better. It should serve as a warning to United when it comes to doing business with the Spanish giants.
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One thing is for sure, Marcus Rashford has no future at Old Trafford.
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