Monaco, Marseille, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and West Ham. These are the clubs that have held talks with Marcus Rashford’s representatives. Without getting any closer to an agreement. The 27-year-old has not been on the pitch since the first part of December, and there is no indication that Ruben Amorim will use Rashford on the pitch as things stand. With a weekly wage of around £325,000, this has become a major problem for United and Amorim.
Dortmund demands Manchester United must cover half the salary. This stings for the United management, who according to Caughtoffiside had to see Rashford turn down games in the “Ronaldo League” and £35 million in annual wages. An extreme financial deal for Rashford, but the 27-year-old knows this also sends him back further career-wise.
There may still be an opening, reports CaughtOffside.
Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has previously stated that they are focusing on securing extensions with their own key players, but is still in dialogue with Rashford’s representatives. Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia could be on their way out of Barcelona in January after being given playing time crumbs by Hansi Flick. An opening for Rashford could therefore come next week.
So what about the salary expense no one is willing to cover? Barcelona definitely don’t have the opportunity. What can create a solution for all parties is that this is the club Rashford really wants to play for, reports the English media. According to Caughtoffside, sources close to the process have reported that Barcelona see a Rashford signing as relevant if he lowers his salary expectations.
