Marcus Rashford’s future remains up in the air ahead of this summer, with Barcelona yet to signal its interest in retaining the Manchester United loanee.
In Spain, Marcus Rashford has rediscovered the quality that made him a world-class player for Manchester United.
Barcelona, however, haven’t committed to paying the £26m to sign him just yet. This has sparked rumours that Jose Mourinho wants to sign Rashford for Real Madrid amid his predicted appointment.
Rashford has starred for Barcelona, with stats better than the rest of their team, also besting Gareth Bale’s first season in La Liga. Making it baffling, they haven’t signed him already.
Marcus Rashford evidently does not want to return to Man Utd – There is no way back for him surely?!
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Hansi Flick is a big fan of Marcus Rashford
Amid the uncertainty over his future, it has been suggested that Rashford could return to Old Trafford, which few are enthused by, given his clear reluctance.
But with all his eggs in the Barcelona basket, he’d better hope that they will commit to him.
Now, Spanish journalist Alfredo Martinez has claimed a move isn’t in doubt.
The reporter claims that Barcelona will do everything possible to keep Rashford this summer, whether that be a second loan move or permanently signing the winger.
Additionally, it is explained that Hansi Flick is a big supporter of Rashford, pushing for his continuation at the Camp Nou.
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No matter the noise coming out of Barcelona, the truth stands that Rashford for £26m is incredible value in this current age.
There isn’t a better player than Rashford available for that price, with his loan likely pushing his actual value back to double the option Barcelona have.
Rashford has more than justified his signing with his goal involvement in El Clásico, in addition to his 14 goals and 14 assists through this season.
Barcelona would be ludicrous to refuse their option, but United shouldn’t be offering a discount or another loan, because there will be other suitors.
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