Barcelona are considering a second consecutive season-long loan for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Although they have the option to purchase the 28-year-old player permanently for £26m this summer, financial constraints make them hesitant to exercise this option. It has been reported that Manchester United is unwilling to renegotiate the agreed-upon fee.
As a result, Barcelona may propose 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 influence their squad planning decisions. Rashford's contract with Manchester United extends 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 netted 48 goals in 104 games for Atletico Madrid since his £82m transfer from Manchester City.