MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 1: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United after the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Everton FC at Old Trafford on December 1, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Marcus Rashford has reportedly set Barcelona a deadline to finalize terms as he looks to leave Manchester United.
According to FootballTransfers, the winger will not wait forever for the La Liga giants and has given them a deadline of January 15.
The 27-year-old striker is expected to leave Old Trafford before the end of the January transfer window, having expressed his desire for a “new challenge”. Barcelona are eager to sign him, with Rashford prioritizing a move to Camp Nou over other options.
Man United player ready to take pay cut to leave this month!
Rashford last played for United in their 2-1 Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen on 12 December. Since then, he has been linked with several clubs, including Serie A teams Naples and AC Milanbut the outlet claims that his heart is set on joining Barcelona.
Hansi Flick, the Barcelona manager, is ready to bring in Rashford this month. The England international is even willing to accept a pay cut to facilitate the move. However, he has made it clear that Barcelona must conclude terms quickly, giving his representatives enough time to explore alternative opportunities should the deal fall through.
Ruben Amorim refuses to rule out a Marcus Rashford move
After United’s FA Cup win against Arsenal on Sunday, manager Ruben Amorim was questioned Rashford’s future at the clubbut he was coy about the situation.
“I don’t know. We’ll see,” said Amorim. “He’s a Manchester United player. He has to work and represent the club he loves. But I have to make decisions, and that’s it. We’ll see what happens in the next game.”
Rashford himself said: “For me personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.
“When I leave, there will be no hard feelings.” If I know a situation is already bad, I won’t make it worse.
Rashford has three-and-a-half years left on his current United contract and United are also believed to want to sell him.
