Catalan Giants Prepare €40m Bid for Out-of-Favor Winger, But Red Devils Demand Much More
Barcelona are reportedly preparing a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, though their initial offer is expected to fall well short of the Premier League club’s valuation.
Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa after falling out of favor with United’s new head coach Ruben Amorim, has shown glimpses of his old self since arriving at Villa Park. However, he was left on the bench during Villa’s emphatic 4-1 win over Newcastle United on Saturday, a result that strengthened their push for Champions League qualification next season.
Villa have an option to buy the 27-year-old for €47 million (£40m), but the move would likely depend on securing top-tier European football due to Rashford’s hefty wages. Should Villa pass on the deal, Barcelona are ready to step in, according to reports from Fichajes.
While United may be open to selling the England international, Barcelona’s proposed €40m offer is expected to be met with resistance—Rashford’s Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at €58.6m, and the Red Devils will likely demand a significantly higher fee.
Adding another layer to the story, it’s claimed that Rashford himself “dreams” of playing for Barcelona, a tantalizing prospect for a player looking to revive his career after a difficult spell at Old Trafford. Will the Catalan giants meet United’s asking price, or will they have to sweeten the deal to land their man? The summer transfer window could provide the answer.
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