Rashford 'ready to lower salary' as he is desperate for move to Barca from Man Utd

Marcus Rashford is ready to do whatever it takes to secure a move to FC Barcelona this summer.

The Manchester United forward has made it his priority to play for the Catalan giants and has communicated to his inner circle that his only acceptable destination is Barcelona, should he leave Old Trafford.

Rashford’s determination is such that he has changed agents, now represented by Pini Zahavi—a close associate of Barça president Joan Laporta—specifically to facilitate negotiations with the Spanish club.

The English international is willing to make significant financial sacrifices, prepared to accept a considerable reduction from his current £350,000-per-week wages, in order to make a move to Camp Nou possible, reports Diario Sport.

Barcelona’s interest in Rashford is driven by his profile as a versatile attacker capable of playing across the front line, qualities that fit the vision of new head coach Hansi Flick.

The club sees Rashford as an ideal candidate to inject pace, creativity, and experience into their forward line. However, the biggest obstacle remains Barcelona’s financial situation, which limits their ability to offer high salaries or pay large transfer fees upfront.

United are open to selling Rashford as part of a squad overhaul. They are seeking a transfer fee in the region of £40 million, a figure that Barcelona could potentially manage, but only if they can structure the deal in a way that suits their financial constraints. Rashford’s willingness to lower his wage demands is seen as crucial to making the deal feasible.

Negotiations between the two clubs are already underway, with Barcelona’s sporting director Deco having met with Rashford’s agent to discuss the terms of a possible move.

While United are not interested in subsidizing any part of Rashford’s wages during a potential loan, the player’s clear desire to join Barcelona is seen as a key factor in driving the deal forward.

Rashford’s versatility—able to play as a winger or central striker—makes him an attractive option for Barcelona, who are looking to strengthen their attack ahead of next season.

The 27-year-old has described playing for Barcelona as his “dream” and is prepared to wait for the club to make the move a reality, even if it means accepting a reduced role or further financial concessions.

With the summer transfer window approaching, all eyes are on Rashford and Barcelona as they work towards a solution that could see the English forward finally realize his ambition of wearing the famous Blaugrana shirt.

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