Barcelona are keen on securing a second season-long loan deal for Manchester United's forward Marcus Rashford. Despite having the option to buy Rashford permanently for £26m this summer, the club's financial situation makes them hesitant to exercise this option. Manchester United have previously stated they will not renegotiate the agreed-upon fee.
As a result, Barcelona plan to propose another loan deal when negotiations resume at the end of the season. The club's interest in signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid will also influence their squad planning decisions. Rashford's contract with Manchester United runs until the summer of 2028.
This season, he has scored 12 goals and provided 9 assists for the La Liga leaders. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed that Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal are all interested in signing Alvarez, who has scored 48 goals in 104 games for Atletico Madrid since joining from Manchester City for £82m.