In England, it is an open secret that Marcus Rashford, one of Manchester United's historic stars, will leave Old Trafford in summer.
It is no secret either that FC Barcelona is very interested in offering Rashford a spot on the roster.
Rashford Fits the Profile Laporta is Looking for
Despite the commotion caused by the Olmo case, the sale of VIP boxes allows Barça to balance the wage bill. It also complies with the financial fair play regulations and returns to the 1:1 policy in transfers.
This means that, from now on, Barça can sign players if they keep a balance in their strategy of exits and entries.
Rashford fits the profile Laporta is looking for to bring the team back to Camp Nou. A media star, with a long career, young and already with a lot of international experience.
Rashford Demands Registration Guarantees
Marcus Rashford has already informed Manchester United of his intention to leave the club next summer. The arrival of Portuguese Rúben Amorim to the Old Trafford bench hasn't sat well with him. He's not willing to continue at his life-long club as a substitute.
Rashford is one of the greats of English soccer. He is a very good friend of Jude Bellingham's, who is up to date with his situation and would deeply regret his transfer to Barça. He has already stated this in their last meeting with the English national team.
Barça's interest isn't the only one that has reached Manchester United's offices. However, the Catalan club has the blessing of the player, who only asks not to have problems with his registration. He doesn't want to go through what Dani Olmo has experienced.
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At Barça, they've reassured him. They've also assured him that, with the team's return to Camp Nou next season, the club's financial problems will disappear.
The Problem with His High Salary
Rashford earns 15 million euros a year. Barça could offer him 20 (which would leave him with 10 net). However, they must first get rid of the two most expensive contracts on the roster (Lewandowski, 33 million; and Frenkie De Jong, 23).
Barça is precisely back on track with the latter, with the intention of sending him to Old Trafford in exchange for Rashford. It would be a deal that could be closed straight up without money involved. Frenkie has a great reputation in the Premier League.
Milan Wants Rashford on Loan
Milan is Barça's main competitor in the race for Rashford, although the Lombard club only wants him on loan. They aren't in a position to undertake a transfer operation.
Rashford is a goal-scoring forward who plays as a winger, but he can also act as a center forward. In other words, he can play in any position in the forward line.
Flick has already given his OK, and Deco is working behind the scenes to bring him to Barça next summer.