Barcelona’s move for Marcus Rashford is threatened from several angles

Barcelona have decided that if they want to strengthen, the area they would like to target is their forward line and, in an ideal world, a loan move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. However, their ability to reach an agreement is in serious doubt.

Firstly, before they can think about signing Rashford, Barcelona must secure the departure of at least one, if not two, players to leave enough room in their salary cap to make a move for Rashford. Sport points out that one of the few Barcelona players who could be out is Ansu Fati, but he remains determined to stay at the club, despite having been out of the squad for the last four games.

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Fati’s intention to stay could put an end to his pursuit of Rashford, although there is a possibility that Eric García could leave for Girona, but that deal will be left until the final days of the transfer market if it comes to fruition, like both clubs. they try. to get the best offer. However, time is not on Barcelona’s side with Rashford, as Borussia Dortmund are also believed to be preparing a bid for the England international and will accept it if Erik ten Hag is appointed manager this week. Dortmund have just contributed 25 million euros for Donyell Malen in an agreement with Aston Villa and have money to invest.

Barcelona have certainly missed the presence of a more natural striker on the left this season to alternate with Raphinha, and Hansi Flick clearly does not trust Fati. However, the forward line is just one of several areas where Barcelona lacks depth, with Marc Casado, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde not getting regular rest.