Whilst a permanent transfer of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United to FC Barcelona is expected at the next summer transfer window, the Blaugrana have already requested a first sacrifice from the England international.
Arrived during the last summer transfer window at FC Barcelona from Manchester United as part of a loan with a purchase option estimated between £25m and £30m, Rashford is having a good start to the season in Catalonia. The English striker, who has already played across the entire attacking front, has thus scored five goals and provided seven assists in 13 matches played.
Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford permanently
He has thus established himself as an important player within Hansi Flick's attacking rotation, who has notably had to deal with a few absences at this start to the season with Raphinha, Lamine Yamal or Robert Lewandowski. Everyone seems unanimous on the fact that the Catalan club must permanently sign the Manchester-trained player.
“We must prepare £30m for Rashford,” notably stated Marca, who refer to the amount of the Englishman's purchase option. The latter has everything of the ideal signing, after his excellent start to the season and with Lewandowski's announced departure at the end of the season.
Barcelona request new salary reduction from Rashford
The Spanish giant's management are also of this opinion and have notably started discussions with Rashford's camp to find an agreement for a future contract in Catalonia, according to Sport. However, the sum of £30m, which may seem insignificant for a player of the left winger's talent, is significant for the Spanish side's finances.
Thus, the Catalan media are considering proposing to the Manchester United-trained player a contract until 2030 on condition that he reduces his salary. The Blaugrana are thus requesting a real sacrifice from Rashford, who had already agreed to reduce his earnings by 30% to be able to join FC Barcelona this season. He would reportedly receive for the entirety of this campaign £12m.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
