Barcelona has reportedly submitted an official loan bid to Manchester United for Marcus Rashford this morning, according to multiple sources. The club’s pursuit intensified after internal discussions in the past 24 hours following the collapse of a proposed deal for Luis Díaz, which Barcelona deemed too costly. Following those talks, Rashford emerged as the preferred target, and manager Hansi Flick has approved the move citing both tactical fit and financial feasibility.
Manchester United is said to have accepted the structure of the offer, which involves Rashford joining on loan with an option to buy. While exact fees remain unconfirmed, reports suggest United were seeking around €45 million for a permanent transfer, though Barcelona appears to favor a more flexible arrangement. The decision to move swiftly on this deal follows Barcelona’s failed attempts to sign targets like Nico Williams and Díaz, placing Rashford at the front of their recruitment list for attacking reinforcement.
Rashford himself has reportedly expressed a strong desire to join Barcelona, viewing the move as an opportunity to play alongside talents like Lamine Yamal and compete for major trophies on a new stage. United manager Ruben Amorim has excluded him from first-team plans, and Rashford is currently training separately, signalling that his exit is widely anticipated. With negotiations ongoing, both clubs are expected to finalise details in the coming days ahead of the new season.
