Manchester UnitedMarcus Rashford is on loan at Barcelona and his future after this season remains uncertain.
The La Liga winners have agreed a €30m purchase option with Manchester United as part of a loan deal.
On April 1st, we broadcast news The buyout clause was valid until March 31, but others quickly rejected this claim.
Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain Rashford's agent Arturo Canales will hold an 'important meeting' with Barcelona sporting director Deco to discuss his future.
The England international has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 43 appearances so far this season.
His La Liga statistics are as follows:
- Appearances: 26
- Start: 15
- Total minutes: 1,442
- Minutes per game: 55
- Target: 6
- Assist: 6
- Expected target: 6.49
- Expected Support: 4.00
- Big chances created: 6
- Big chances missed: 9
Barca's concerns with the Manchester United man
Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski are on today's front page gameIn which 'at risk' is written in bold letters.
In the report, the newspaper said that the duo would have a 'very difficult task' to extend their stay at Barcelona beyond this season. Lewandowski's contract expires in June while the Manchester United-owned player is on loan.
In January, Hansi Flick's side began talks to extend the Englishman's stay and considered a price tag of €30m to be a 'deal'. However, the issue with the Red Devils is over his wages.
Sport say the forward earns €18m net per year at Manchester United, which Barcelona clearly can't afford.
The attacker is ready to find different formulas such as spreading his current salary over a longer contract or even reducing his salary.
Game Status: 'No matter how much it is reduced, the total cost of Rashford will be too high for a player who has not earned a starting place.'
Therefore, Barcelona can only retain him through another loan or if Rashford takes a significant pay cut. It is unclear whether he is willing to do the latter, but the Spanish giants have started looking for other wingers.
Manchester United is waiting for development
The Premier League team is waiting for Barcelona's final decision on Marcus Rashford. If the Catalan club decides not to retain him, the player will return to Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick has opened the door for a return, while Manchester United are yet to make a decision on his future. He can only make a move if Barcelona will not buy him.
As things stand, Rashford's permanent move to Camp Nou is 'in danger'.
