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Barcelona Hold Talks With Man United Over Rashford, Seek Cut-Price Deal

Barcelona’s financial constraints and Rashford’s wish to remain are steering negotiations that are likely to pick up again closer to the summer window.

Overview

  • Club officials met this month to discuss alternatives to the non‑mandatory €30m option, including a lower fee or a second loan with a conditional obligation to buy.
  • Manchester United view the €30m clause as fair and prefer a permanent sale, with no current commitment to reduce their valuation.
  • Rashford has publicly stated he wants to stay at Barcelona and is not entertaining other proposals, strengthening the Catalan club’s negotiating position.
  • If a permanent move is agreed, reports indicate Barcelona would offer a contract through 2029, though no agreement has been reached.
  • Rashford has contributed seven goals and 11 assists in roughly 27–28 games and recently lifted the Supercopa, reinforcing Barca’s interest despite rotation in recent weeks.