Barcelona does not want to wait until the last days of the transfer window as they did in the past to have their squad complete for next season. On the table is the name of Marcus Rashford who, although he was not a priority, is one of the favorites to end up playing at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou. The Englishman is doing everything he can to wear the blaugrana jersey, although Manchester United is making things a bit more complicated.
Rashford spent the last half of this campaign on loan at Aston Villa, with very positive numbers: 4 goals and 6 assists in 17 matches. He has regained his form and has attracted the interest of multiple teams in Europe. But, at 27 years old, he knows exactly where he wants to play, and he gives top priority to a future as a Barça footballer. Deco is testing the waters and already knows that his starting price is €40 million, although United would accept 2 stars as compensation.
Ronald Araújo: The priority for Manchester United
In Manchester, they are willing to do business with Barça, and one of the names on the table is Ronald Araújo. He is not indispensable in Barcelona and could head to Old Trafford so Rashford could arrive at no cost.
This possible deal is not viewed very favorably at Camp Nou, since both players have different valuations. While Marcus Rashford is worth about €40 million, Barça are asking for €60 million ("rocks") to let Araújo leave: a more than notable difference.
Fermín López: Mission impossible
He has not been the only star put forward from Manchester. The other has been very surprising, as they seek an exchange between Marcus Rashford and Fermín López. Despite his enormous quality and potential, the Andalusian has not managed to establish himself as a starter for Hansi Flick.
From Barcelona they are analyzing all possible scenarios, completely ruling out the possibility of Fermín leaving in this deal. Marcus Rashford is liked, but with conditions. The only alternative now considered viable by Barça is a loan with a purchase option.
They are not seeking a permanent transfer for Rashford, much less to exchange him for any of the players United are asking for.