Rashford's agent talking with Deco as striker keen on Barca but Inter offering Man Utd more

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is keen to revive Marcus Rashford’s career by bringing him to Camp Nou, but the move is complicated by both finances and competition from other clubs.

Rashford, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after a falling out with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, is firmly on the transfer market this summer as United look to offload high earners and reshape their squad.

Rashford’s loan spell at Villa showed glimpses of his best form, with four goals and six assists in 17 appearances, including a standout Champions League quarter-final against PSG.

However, Villa have decided not to make the move permanent, largely due to his high wages—reportedly around £325,000 per week—and a £40 million buy option that the club is unwilling to trigger.

This has left Rashford searching for a new destination, with United making it clear they will accept offers of around £40 million from any interested club.

Barcelona have been monitoring Rashford since January and recently stepped up their interest after cooling on Liverpool’s Luis Diaz due to his higher price tag.

Rashford’s agent and brother, Dwayne Maynard, recently met with Barcelona sporting director Deco to discuss terms, and reports suggest Rashford is “crazy about” the move and willing to take a significant pay cut to make it happen, reported Sport.

However, Barcelona’s financial situation means they are only able to propose a loan with an option to buy in 2026, rather than paying United’s preferred £40 million fee up front.

This has caused negotiations to stall, especially as Inter Milan have now submitted an improved offer for Rashford, hoping to take advantage of the uncertainty around Barcelona’s bid.

Manager Hansi Flick has publicly praised Rashford, calling him a “fantastic player,” but has stopped short of guaranteeing a transfer, noting that Rashford would face stiff competition in Barcelona’s attack.

Nonetheless, Rashford remains determined to join the La Liga giants and is pushing for the move, with his willingness to lower his salary seen as a key factor in ongoing talks.

In summary, while Barcelona and Flick are interested in reviving Rashford’s career, the deal is currently at a standstill due to financial constraints and rival interest from Inter Milan.

United are holding out for a permanent sale at their £40 million valuation, but a loan with a future option to buy remains the most likely scenario if Rashford is to make his dream switch to Camp Nou