Overview
- Sporting director Deco told Cadena SER that it is not the time to decide on Marcus Rashford’s future, confirming the club will wait before any move.
- Rashford’s season-long loan from Manchester United includes a buy option of around €30m (£26m) at the end of the campaign.
- The forward has produced six goals and nine assists in 19 appearances but has recently featured off the bench with Raphinha back on the left.
- Spanish reports describe internal disagreement over his high salary after a reported 25% pay cut to about £240,000 per week and over his fit for Flick’s high-pressing demands.
- Barcelona are actively scouting younger left-wing options, with Antonio Nusa, Malick Fofana and Said El Mala among the targets; if the option is not taken, reports indicate Rashford would return to United, who are expected to seek a loan or sale.