Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford looks dejected at the end of the Premier League match against Newcastle United. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is keen to leave the club before the transfer window closes.
According to a report from the Spanish publication SPORTthe 27-year-old would be willing to accept a pay cut to join Barcelona this month. he has been linked with Tottenham too
The Spanish side are hoping to sign him on loan for the rest of the season, but they are unable to pay his wages. The player currently earns around 10 million euros at the English club and the Spanish side should pay 5 million euros in salary for the rest of the season. The report claims Rashford would be willing to drop his wage demands by €2m to get the deal over the line.
Barcelona’s move could be ideal for Rashford
The forward has struggled for regular game time at Manchester United and it’s no wonder he wants out this month. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona get the deal. They could certainly use more quality in attack and the 27-year-old England international would be a useful signing. He is capable of operating anywhere in the front three, and will add goals and creativity to their attack.
It would also be an economic addition. Barcelona is going through financial difficulties and will not be able to pay a premium for signings this month.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can bring in a quality alternative before the window closes. They already lack quality in the attacking unit and letting Rashford go would weaken them further.
Meanwhile, the England international will be hoping to get his career back on track with regular football. A move to Barcelona could be the fresh start he needs right now, and the Spanish giants could once again get the best out of him.
