Barcelona have ‘opened doors’ to an attacker’s exit and a report claims Manchester United are eyeing a late swoop that could also have direct ramifications on Marcus Rashford’s future.
Rashford has authorisation to leave Man Utd this month, with Barcelona understood to be the player’s preferred destination.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is receptive to signing Rashford, though the cash-strapped Catalonians aren’t likely to commit to an obligation to buy in any loan arrangement.
What’s more, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano recently confirmed Barcelona must move a player on before a new signing like Rashford can come in.
“For Barcelona it depends on what happens with Ansu Fati, “stated Romano. “If Fati accepts to leave the club and they find a good solution on the market, Rashford could be an option for Barcelona.”
Centre-back Eric Garcia has since emerged as another player Barcelona could offload to make room for Rashford. Garcia has reportedly been offered to Aston Villa.
However, Man Utd could take matters into their own hands by signing a Barcelona star themselves.
It’s claimed as of right now, Man Utd don’t want any loan agreement for Fati to be a dry loan. The club would rather not develop another club’s star for nothing, especially if said player isn’t going to join Man Utd when the loan ends.
But with GMS reporting Ruben Amorim is increasingly desperate for new additions in the final third to be made, United may bite the bullet and move for Fati.
