Struggling Red Devils star willing to take pay cut but insists on guaranteed starting role at Camp Nou
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly laid out a crucial condition for any potential transfer to Barcelona this summer – he won’t accept being a benchwarmer. The 26-year-old England international, who endured his worst Premier League season in 2023/24 with just seven goals, appears headed for the Old Trafford exit after being stripped of his iconic number 10 shirt.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both club and player are now pushing for separation after months of tension. “This isn’t just Rashford wanting out – United’s management and new coach Ruben Amorim have been open to his departure since January,” Romano revealed. The situation reached a tipping point when Rashford learned about losing his squad number just 24 hours before the announcement.
Spanish sources indicate Barcelona president Joan Laporta remains keen on the deal, with Rashford willing to take “a considerable pay cut” from his current £300,000 weekly wages. However, the academy graduate has drawn a firm line – he won’t join simply to warm the bench. After being frozen out under Amorim, Rashford demands assurances of regular starts to rebuild his confidence and career.
The potential transfer comes as United undergo a massive attacking overhaul:
• Five forwards including Jadon Sancho and Antony want out
• Club delaying preseason returns to facilitate exits
• Exploring free agent options like Callum Wilson and Jamie Vardy
• Already signed Matheus Cunha in £62.5m Wolves deal
For Rashford, a Camp Nou move represents both redemption and risk. Once United’s golden boy, his dramatic form slump and off-field controversies have strained his relationship with the club. Barcelona could offer fresh beginnings – but only if they promise what United no longer can: a starring role.
As negotiations continue, all eyes remain on whether the Catalan giants will meet Rashford’s non-negotiable demand for playing time guarantees. One thing seems certain – after 18 years at United, the hometown hero’s emotional departure appears imminent.
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