Marcus Rashford has made a firm decision: he wants to wear Barça's jersey next season.
Rashford, who has no place at Manchester United under Rubén Amorim, has reached a full agreement with the Catalan club and is willing to put pressure to make his transfer happen.
summit in Barcelona to finalize the transfer
His agent was seen by the newspaper Sport negotiating this morning with Deco for his immediate incorporation to Barça.
According to the same source, Rashford has told those around him that he will only leave United to join Barça, rejecting other offers. To facilitate the deal, he has changed agents, hiring Pini Zahavi, a close friend of Laporta.
He has also shown willingness to reduce his current salary of £350,000 per week, as long as it's to play at Camp Nou.
united ask for €48 million ($52.2 million), 12 less than Nico Williams's price
Manchester United, meanwhile, have valued the player at €48M ($52.2M), a figure that Barcelona consider manageable, although the footballer's salary remains an obstacle. The English club are looking to sell Rashford to free up their wage bill and finance their new sports project.
Although the agreement between the player and the Catalan club is closed, the deal depends on Barcelona freeing up salary space by moving other footballers out.
The new development is that Rashford has shown his clear intention to play for Barça, and only for Barça. United want to sell him to the highest bidder, but he will refuse to leave if his destination is not the Catalan club.
Deco's goal is to secure his loan for one year with a mandatory purchase option next summer. United have already warned that they will not pay a single euro of his wages.
Rashford, who is 27 years old, has stated several times his desire to play for Barça, calling it his "dream." His versatility in attack and international experience make him an attractive option to strengthen the Catalan front line.
his willingness is key to unlocking the deal
Rashford's willingness to adapt to the club's financial conditions could be key to unlocking the deal.
Marcus Rashford's transfer to Barça is closer than ever. The player has done everything possible to make his arrival easier. The Catalan club are working to adjust their finances and make room for him in the squad.
The coming weeks will be decisive in finalizing a deal that could significantly strengthen the Catalan attack.
Rashford's transfer to Barça was close to being completed in the last winter transfer window. However, Barça's problems with Tebas regarding player registration prevented it.