Barcelona are keen on extending the loan deal of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford for another season. The Spanish club has the option to make the 28-year-old's move permanent this summer for a fee of £26m, but due to financial constraints, they are hesitant to exercise this option.
It has been reported that Manchester United is unwilling to renegotiate the agreed-upon fee. As a result, Barcelona are exploring the possibility of proposing another loan deal when discussions resume at the end of the season. The club's interest in acquiring Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid will also play a role in their squad planning decisions. Rashford's contract with Manchester United runs until the summer of 2028, and he has had a successful season with Barcelona, scoring 12 goals and providing 9 assists for the La Liga leaders.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has acknowledged the interest of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal in signing Alvarez, who has impressed with 48 goals in 104 games for Atletico Madrid since joining from Manchester City for £82m.