Marcus Rashford will have an important meeting with the Manchester United board this week. The representative of the English striker wants to know exactly the financial terms that Man United will accept for his departure, whether in the form of a loan or a permanent transfer.
The 27-year-old striker is in a precarious situation after being informed that he is no longer in coach Ruben Amorim's plans. In addition, Rashford's £375,000-a-week salary is a major barrier to transfers.
It is known that Rashford, who still has 3 years left on his contract at Old Trafford, is willing to negotiate payment terms to facilitate the transfer. However, a loan deal seems to be the most feasible option for Barcelona. This is a move that is also in line with Rashford's wishes.
Rashford played on loan at Aston Villa last season, but they did not have the financial capacity to buy this striker.
The Englishman is training at Man United's Carrington centre, but has not joined the first-team players. Notably, his number 10 shirt was returned to rookie Matheus Cunha. This is considered the end of Rashford's career at Old Trafford.
An inside source told Man United: "There is some uncertainty at the moment about Marcus Rashford's fitness training at Carrington, but he wants to know how to break this deadlock. This will be an important meeting".
M.U wants to sell Rashford to anyone who meets the £40 million they demand. And it will not be surprising for Saudi Arabian clubs to enter this race. However, Rashford is said to have rejected this attractive offer and is still waiting for a move from Barca.
Specifically, according to British media, Rashford received a proposal worth 40 million Euros from a Saudi Arabian team, but he immediately rejected it. Rashford's agent has negotiated with Barca and the English striker is said to be willing to reduce his salary to achieve his dream transfer target.
The problem is that the "Red Devils" want to sell Rashford, while the Blaugrana only want to borrow him with a buy-in clause for 30 to 40 million pounds. If Man United accept a loan on the condition that Barca pay Rashford all his salary, they will save about 17 million pounds a year.
Barcelona see Rashford as an alternative to Liverpool winger Luis Diaz. Barcelona sporting director Deco has had a long eye on Diaz but has been denied a sale by Liverpool.
The Red Devils are also trying to sell Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia in the summer of 2025. Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof have left the club after their contracts expired, while Jonny Evans has retired and taken on new roles.
