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Just in: UCL giants president confirms plan to sign ‘impeccable’ Man Utd star: “We will…” Barcelona chief Juan Laporta expressed his desire to buy Marcus Rashford from Manchester United at the end of the season. The 28-year-old was omitted from the Red Devils’ plans during Ruben Amorim’s tumultuous reign, which prompted a loan switch to Aston Villa in January 2025, followed by a transfer to the Catalan giants last summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!
ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The English striker joined the Blaugrana on loan with an option to buy for €30 million (circa £26m), so his fate has yet to be decided. Joan Laporta wants Marcus Rashford to stay at Barcelona Although he’s not a regular starter, Rashford has been delivering superb displays for Barcelona this season, filling in admirably on either side when Lamine Yamal or Raphinha is unavailable. Barca’s sporting director Deco is said to be hellbent on keeping Rashford at Camp Nou.
The Portuguese has reportedly been convinced by the player’s ‘impeccable’ displays. However, there have been speculations over the player’s future ahead of the club’s internal elections and the impact they’ll have on the Man Utd loanee. Nevertheless, Laporta was re-elected, and he began his new term by confirming the club’s intention to buy the Manchester native.
“Marcus is performing very well with assists and goals,” said the 63-year-old in his interview with RAC1 (via Rich Fay ) . “We will try, in Barca’s interest, to ensure that Marcus can continue. ” Man United won’t grant Barcelona a Rashford discount Barcelona’s desire to keep Rashford shouldn’t come as a surprise.
After all, they have the opportunity to buy a versatile attacker with massive international experience under the belt, and has already proved himself under Hansi Flick. Moreover, the England international’s price renders him an absolute bargain, as the Catalans are unlikely to find a similar profile for a lower figure. And yet, the LaLiga leaders are said to be seeking a discount, which probably explains why Laport chose the word ‘try’.