#marcus-rashford

#marcus-rashford

Barcelona are 'unsure about signing the Manchester United forward permanently'. They have an option to buy him for €30m but are dragging their feet over the deal, which is frustrating all involved.

"It would be fantastic if it's true." Schjelderup responded to speculation about Barcelona's interest, indicating his enthusiasm for a potential move to La Liga.

We have made efforts to sign Cancelo because he has shown time and time again that he's a crazy Barca fan. That is a rare feeling nowadays in players, and we are trying to bring it back.

When Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, the agreement between the two clubs was clear. Barcelona negotiated a purchase option worth €30 million that could be activated once the campaign ends. Importantly, the clubs also agreed on the financial framework of the player's potential contract, meaning there would be no need for fresh negotiations later.

"I am someone who believes you should always look in-house first, as I've always said, and then look outside depending on the characteristics of the players you have," he told ESPN.

Manchester United are regretting their decision to agree to sell England forward Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for 26m because they believe the 28-year-old is now worth around 50m. (Star), external Bournemouth's Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, wants to join Barcelona this summer after deciding he will not sign a new contract with the Cherries. (Teamtalk), external English striker Liam Delap, 23, is likely to leave Chelsea this summer, sparking interest from clubs including Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. (Caughtoffside),

The 28-year-old forward was ruled out of the semi-final first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano due to knee discomfort after he picked up a knock in the game against RCD Mallorca. While the issue was not serious, Barça opted not to take any risks with the England international as a precautionary measure. Barcelona confirmed his absence for the trip to Madrid, but the decision is more a precaution than the result of a worrying injury.