Particle.news
Download on the App Store
25 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Rashford Benched for Lateness, Responds With Assist as PSG Links Surface and Fee Tensions Persist

Reports indicate Manchester United want closer to £35m than Barcelona’s £26m option, and scrutiny of Marcus Rashford’s discipline is shaping the debate over a permanent move.

Rashford Barcelona lateness gfx
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Rashford was left out of Barcelona’s XI against Getafe after arriving late to a pre‑match meeting, The Athletic reported, before coming on at half-time to set up Dani Olmo in a 3-0 win.
  • Hansi Flick publicly downplayed any disciplinary angle, saying he was managing minutes, though other Barca players have previously been benched for lateness under his rules.
  • The England forward is on a season-long loan with an option for Barcelona to buy for about £26m and no recall clause, after a Champions League brace against Newcastle showcased his upside.
  • Manchester Evening News reports Manchester United are seeking nearer £35m to sanction a permanent sale, leaving the clubs apart on price at this stage.
  • OneFootball relays a Catalan report that PSG are considering a bid of around €45m (£39m), a development not confirmed elsewhere that could complicate Barcelona’s plans.