Barcelona are exploring the possibility of securing a second consecutive season-long loan deal for Manchester United's forward Marcus Rashford. The Catalan club has the option to purchase the 28-year-old player permanently this summer for £26m, but due to financial constraints, they are hesitant to exercise this option. It has been previously reported by Sky Sports News that Manchester United is unwilling to renegotiate the agreed-upon fee. As a result, Barcelona is contemplating submitting another loan proposal when negotiations 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 current 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 Julian Alvarez, who has netted 48 goals in 104 appearances for Atletico Madrid since his £82m transfer from Manchester City.