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Marcus Rashford: Barcelona take bold call on United loanee’s future

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Manchester United have a new problem on their hands ahead of the summer window.It is well known that INEOS are targeting multiple players to strengthen the squad as the Red Devils look nailed on to qu...

Marcus Rashford: Barcelona take bold call on United loanee’s future Manchester United have a new problem on their hands ahead of the summer window. It is well known that INEOS are targeting multiple players to strengthen the squad as the Red Devils look nailed on to qualify for next season’s Champions League. And for that to happen, the co-owners need to be smart with sales, with quite a few stars set to depart once the transfer window opens.

Players out on loan are expected to be the first to leave, with Rasmus Hojlund looking likely to continue with Napoli. Marcus Rashford: future up in the air Marcus Rashford was also expected to stay permanently at Barcelona, but according to The Athletic , that might not be the case anymore. The Blaugrana have a buy option set at €30 million, which can even be paid in instalments .

But the Spanish giants are not considering that option at the moment. Even a second loan might be off the table, as the club’s hierarchy are not too impressed with the Mancunian ‘s recent performances and are looking at alternatives to strengthen their forward line. “Barca’s interest in retaining Rashford after his loan spell ends this summer, meanwhile, has cooled.

The Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico did him no favours, with the England forward poor in front of goal in the first leg and then putting in an erratic performance after coming off the bench at the Metropolitano. Barcelona take bold call “Club sources believe he had a golden chance to make his mark this month following Raphinha’s latest hamstring injury, and that he did not fully take it. There is also the question of cost for Barca — they have a €30million (£26.