Sky Sports: Man United tell Barcelona new position on Marcus Rashford transfer fee talks
Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona, but can the La Liga outfit afford him?
What Michael Carrick would give to have Marcus Rashford in his starting XI for Manchester United over the next few months.
With 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 games for Barcelona, the 28-year old has shown that he is back to something looking closer to his best and that he can be a real goal threat from the left wing. It is a position where United need quality and depth, however, Barcelona have first refusal and only have to find £26m to make the deal permanent.
Barcelona want Rashford negotiations
The Catalan’s financial problems are well known and even a bargain fee for a top-class player seems to be causing them consternation. Recent years have seen them sign players only for them not to be registered due to discrepancies with their accounts. Carrick wants Rashford back at Old Trafford and, if he becomes permanent manager, there is still a good chance that this happens.
United have been offered two Barcelona players in exchange for Rashford and there have already been suggestions that the La Liga giants want to negotiate a smaller transfer fee. When the £60m+ fees for Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are considered, £26m for Rashford seems like daylight robbery. United, according to Sky Sports:, have given Barcelona their answer.
What have United said to Barcelona?
The report from Danyal Khan states: “Man Utd not willing to re-negotiate Rashford’s Barca permanent fee. Sky Sports News understands Manchester United are not and will not re-negotiate with Barcelona over the option fee for Marcus Rashford for his loan move to become permanent.
“This comes amid a report that talks have been under way between the two clubs, with Barca wanting to pay less than the current option, which stands at around £26m (€30m). However, Sky Sports News understands that is not the case and from United’s point of view, the situation remains unchanged.”
If Rashford is willing to play for Carrick or whoever the next manager is, taking this stance with Barcelona is the only way in which they will get him back.