FC Barcelona and Manchester United seem destined to come to an understanding next summer. Both clubs would have common interests in assembling their respective squads. Meanwhile, United has a strong and powerful interest in Ronald Araújo... Who will have a release clause of 60 million. Meanwhile, Barça is closely following a footballer from the English team: Marcus Rashford.
Marcus Rashford prioritizes Barça
Rashford will not continue at Aston Villa next season despite having performed at a high level during his loan. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that the England international prioritizes a possible move to FC Barcelona and wants to wait. He receives positive inputs from Camp Nou, being the most realistic option in the summer to strengthen the attack front.
Hansi Flick has given his approval to his arrival, believing that Marcus Rashford can fit perfectly into his plans. What is clear is that he will not continue at United, where his coach, Rúben Amorim, doesn't count on him. He is on the market and has a price close to 40 million euros that, right now, Barça is not willing to pay in full.
Ronald Araújo is key for Marcus Rashford
In this complicated scenario, there is an alternative on the table that can satisfy both Barça and United. The name of Ronald Araújo is gaining special importance in the coming days: valued at about 60 million euros, he could act as a facilitator for the English forward.
Manchester United has put forward the possibility of keeping Ronald Araújo in exchange for Marcus Rashford. At Barça, they believe they need more for the Uruguayan, with both valuations being somewhat distant.
While United intends for it to be a simple swap, FC Barcelona is asking for money in addition to Rashford. An option that the sports management led by Deco would view favorably would be letting Ronald Araújo go for 20 million euros, in addition to keeping the striker for free.
It is something that will have time to be discussed and is in the embryonic phase. The idea at Barça is to start making moves once the League concludes, being able to work calmly in the market. There is no rush, and the first thing they want to accelerate is the departures of those discarded by Hansi Flick.