Marcus Rashford is keen on Barcelona after being granted permission to report to Manchester United pre-season late but the La Liga giants have made it clear he was not their first choice
Barcelona maintain an interest in Marcus Rashford but it has been suggested that the Manchester United star is not at the top of the Catalan giants' summer wishlist.
On Friday it was confirmed that Rashford, 27, will not have to return to United's Carrington base for the start of pre-season on Monday so he can secure a move away from the club with no prospect of him being reintegrated into Ruben Amorim's plans.
And United have already taken the No.10 shirt from Rashford and given it to new signing Matheus Cunha, who has arrived from Wolves for £62.5m.
Bayern Munich are also looking at a move for Rashford, who is open to playing abroad but favours a switch to Barcelona. Reports earlier this week said that Rashford has made contact with Barcelona, after their £58million deal to sign Nico Williams collapsed in spectacular fashion.
Rashford is said to have indicated a willingness to take a cut on his salary to help secure a move to the Nou Camp. But Barca, per Mundo Deportivo, see him as a Plan B signing rather than a top target.
Williams, 22, was in talks to join Barca but on Friday it was announced that he had signed a new long-term deal with Athletic Club that includes a release clause of about £80m. Arsenal had also been looking at the winger who rose to prominence when Spain won last summer's European Championship, beating England in the final.
Aston Villa, for whom Rashford shone in parts while on loan for the second half of last season, decided against picking up an option to make his switch permanent.
Beyond Rashford, Manchester United have granted permission for four other players to NOT return for pre-season training on Monday as they seeks moves away.
Alejandro Garnacho was reportedly told he could find a new club after row over being benched for May's Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao.
Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Jadon Sancho for £5m at the end of his mediocre loan move last season and has recently been linked with a switch to Juventus.
Antony spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis and was keen on making deal permanent but financial hurdles have complicated it, while left back Tyrell Malacia was at PSV Eindhoven for the second portion of last season, making 12 appearances in all competitions.
United remain keen on a move for Bryan Mbeumo but they are yet to meet Brentford's asking price, which is reportedly north of £65m.
lesbcnuz
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I love rashfords
nahaceklor
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rashford you ain't Barcelona material so stick with villa cos they gave you a chance
hikbdeilny
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Mbeumo and Victor Osimhen for Man Utd
Dante708
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By looking at the current scenario,barca should sign marcus Rashford and end this transfer debate for good. As we fans are also tired of this drama
japito
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What’s wrong with Barça, Rashford can be as prolific as any other player He most work harder under Flick Barça should get him cheap
AB_Muhammad
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Rashford is a lazy player if he can change that attitude I think he'll be same level as them mbappe
tuebiknpst
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rshford can play in left wing
Wayadoprsz
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FC Barcelona
Cakcdekyz
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nobody wants a trouble maker player like rashpod
Yoobcdmrz
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So Rashford's reaching out putting himself on the market "umm" His lack of commitment of late has helped other clubs to make decisions on his ability, his worth, and of course his willingness to play as a team member! Rashford's self praise is no recommendation. 🤷
nikacelmyz
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Rashford is good player
fidbdemstz
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now Barcelona will not sign players now until but when he remaining just one day to close the transfer they would not rush up and down useless laporta
zomimpty
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Deco will end up signing nobody.
because I just don't understand
zomimpty
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Deco will end up signing nobody.
real talk
phemoranking
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Rashford is a good player I prefer him ........ he is a good deal . come on
GaddafiJamal
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Rashford should be ashamed of himself by forcing himself on Barcelona that doesn't need him more.Let him learn from Nico Williams
Jon, Cry 🤣
AbbaAbdulaziz
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Sad reality…
yuebmsuz
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This Rashford transfer business will not be good for the current team formation
BobbySaGE
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Shameless rashford
Myoldman
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So he has offered to take a pay cut 🙄 I think it's more about not being good enough and his surly attitude. And now the only other club interested has been publicly snubbed by his statement. The arrogance is unbelievable I hope he remains at MUFC they're well suited.
Constantinetino
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His not good enough, only a loan deal will do,we don't need him.
zaeablmnp
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use him as a sub
Beadiklrsz
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Rashford should be ashamed of himself by forcing himself on Barcelona that doesn't need him more.Let him learn from Nico Williams
Yitakpsuyz
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No clubs want ManUtd player.
dombdluyz
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Rashford can play as nine maybe if given that row can be the best option in the near future. I think Rashford can also play at the top.
DrHalaMsdrid
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Whoever that’s running transfers and recruiting at man united is unfit for the job and role. First…. When you’re trying to sell players … you encourage the coach to use them and tell the coach to give the public the right positive outlook. Your coach cant PUBLICLY say he don’t want Rashford and Sancho and garnacho AND THEN AS A CLUB …. You expect other clubs to come to you with MILLIONS to sign them Man U will have to let them go for free …. Cus they didn’t handle the whole issue with smartness
httbeJW456
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what if we bring back Cancelo and Felix
DrHalaMsdrid
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Whoever that’s running transfers and recruiting at man united is unfit for the job and role. First…. When you’re trying to sell players … you encourage the coach to use them and tell the coach to give the public the right positive outlook. Your coach cant PUBLICLY say he don’t want Rashford and Sancho and garnacho AND THEN AS A CLUB …. You expect other clubs to come to you with MILLIONS to sign them Man U will have to let them go for free …. Cus they didn’t handle the whole issue with smartness
Tonybiz
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I hope his dream comes through as he accepted to cut down his salary too. The freedom fighter won’t even get 250k In Saudi and he has the mind to miss the opportunity that Chelsea served him. A big team that gave him a good chance to start up again 😏 no he wants to earn higher salary than all the Chelsea player with 8goals contributions all season 😂😂 that boy is so funny
fiebeipru
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Good for him.he thot he is big n many teams would die to hv him,now he is experiencing the reality.so be good to what u hv than what u think u will hv
Lkshiar
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Deco will end up signing nobody.
kandmopty
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Roshfort and victor gyokeres
preron
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what is Deco thinking, we are not financially stable and a player like Macos Rashford with his caliber is willing to lower his wages just to join us, we are considering him as plan B, it's now time to sign him since plan a which was signing Williams has failed, Deco should just go for Rashford
Maxidon1
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This life is no balance, Rashford is keen to join Barca but Barca doesn't have he in mind, Barca keen to sign Nico Williams but he doesn't have Barca as a better option. what a life
Idintcareatall
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get rashi, Flick can bring something out of him. who knows he might take lewa spot