Overview
- Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club will make no January signings and will not activate Marcus Rashford’s buy option before the summer.
- Rashford is on a season-long loan from Manchester United with a widely reported €30 million option to buy, leaving United in control of any permanent move.
- The winger’s strong form continued with two assists in a 4-2 win at Celta Vigo, pushing him to the top of LaLiga’s assist chart.
- Hansi Flick praised Rashford’s impact and importance to the team, noting there is still room for more end product.
- Rashford has publicly expressed a desire to stay, while Spanish reports say Barcelona are also monitoring alternatives such as Lyon’s 20-year-old Malick Fofana for next summer.