Last week, there were reports that Borussia Dortmund had withdrawn from the loan of Marcus Rashford. The Bundesliga club was closely linked to the 27-year-old, but had apparently calculated that the risk in relation to the gigantic wage cost Man United do not intend to bear, could not be justified. Now the opportunity Rashford has been waiting for may open up, but it is urgent.

Various English media have previously reported Barcelona is at the top of Rashford’s wish list, sporting director Deco responded by saying that Barcelona are focusing on extending with their own players. This was at the beginning of last week. Over the weekend, Caughtoffside’s“sources close to the process” reported that Barcelona see a Rashford signing as relevant if he lowers his wage expectations and they clear space in the budget.

Now, transfer journalist Romano reports that Saudi Arabian club are willing to sign 18-year-old Unai Hernandez from Barcelona for 4-5 million euros. Goal reports Barcelona are expected to need €6 million from their budget to hire Rashford. With up to €5 million in the sale of Hernandez if the signing is in place, Barcelona could persuade either United to cover the rest, or get Rashford to accept a pay cut.

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