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Barcelona make Marcus Rashford transfer decision as Man Utd outcast targets ‘dream move’
Marcus Rashford has spent the second-half of the season at Aston Villa (Picture: Getty) Barcelona are ‘keen’ to sign Marcus Rashford this summer and ‘admire’ the Manchester United outcast’s desire to join the club in January, according to reports. Rashford has somewhat revived his faltering career during a six-month loan spell at Aston Villa. The 27-year-old was frozen out of the Old Trafford first team when Ruben Amorim left Sporting Lisbon to replace Erik ten Hag. Rashford has enjoyed an encouraging run of form at Villa Park and was particularly impressive in the club’s narrow Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG. Aston Villa are under no obligation to sign Rashford on a permanent transfer but can decide to do so for around £40m. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Unai Emery wants to keep the England international at the club but Rashford’s preference – given a return to boyhood team Man United looks off the table – is a stunning move to Barcelona. Rashford was linked with the La Liga leaders in January but Barca were unable to sanction the sales that would have made room for the winger’s arrival. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick (Picture: Getty) A move to the Nou Camp is back on the cards ahead of the summer transfer window, however, with Barcelona ‘keen’ to finally secure his signature. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims Barca boss Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco both ‘appreciate’ Rashford’s ability and especially his ‘versatility’. They all ‘admire’ the fact he was keen to join the club in January and respect how he reacted to the blow of not joining the Spanish giants. Ruben Amorim sanctioned Rashford’s exit (Picture: Getty) Barcelona are now expected to revive their interest in Rashford, who has reportedly made it clear to his representatives that he wants the move, even if it means taking a pay-cut. It is clear why Rashford is ‘dreaming’ of a move to Barca, one of the biggest clubs in the world who have enjoyed a superb season under Flick. The thrilling 4-3 El Clasico victory over Real Madrid on Sunday has put Barcelona on the verge of the La Liga title with three games remaining. Flick’s side also lifted the Copa del Rey trophy and were just minutes away from the Champions League final, ultimately losing 7-6 on aggregate to Inter Milan. Rashford has largely impressed at Villa Park (Picture: Getty) If a move to Barca was to fall through, Rashford would likely be open to staying at Aston Villa, who are still hoping to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League following their brilliant European run this term. A return to Manchester United appears only a slim possibility while Amorim is still in charge. The Portuguese raised more doubts over his future following Sunday’s defeat to West Ham but is expected to be given time next season to improve performances, especially if United end a dismal campaign by winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League. Rashford hit with injury blow Rashford’s promising spell at Aston Villa was cut short by a hamstring injury that looks set to rule him out for the rest of the season. The Manchester United loanee missed Villa’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace last month and travelled to Dubai to complete the first part of his rehabilitation. Rashford aims to be fit for England’s World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Senegal in June. After a period in the international wilderness, new England boss Thomas Tuchel handed Rashford an instant call-up to his first Three Lions squad. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Barcelona are ‘keen’ to sign Marcus Rashford this summer and ‘admire’ the Manchester United outcast’s desire to join the club in January, according to reports.
Rashford has somewhat revived his faltering career during a six-month loan spell at Aston Villa.
The 27-year-old was frozen out of the Old Trafford first team when Ruben Amorim left Sporting Lisbon to replace Erik ten Hag.
Rashford has enjoyed an encouraging run of form at Villa Park and was particularly impressive in the club’s narrow Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG.
Aston Villa are under no obligation to sign Rashford on a permanent transfer but can decide to do so for around £40m.
Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day
Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.
Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you.
Unai Emery wants to keep the England international at the club but Rashford’s preference – given a return to boyhood team Man United looks off the table – is a stunning move to Barcelona.
Rashford was linked with the La Liga leaders in January but Barca were unable to sanction the sales that would have made room for the winger’s arrival.
A move to the Nou Camp is back on the cards ahead of the summer transfer window, however, with Barcelona ‘keen’ to finally secure his signature.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims Barca boss Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco both ‘appreciate’ Rashford’s ability and especially his ‘versatility’.
They all ‘admire’ the fact he was keen to join the club in January and respect how he reacted to the blow of not joining the Spanish giants.
Barcelona are now expected to revive their interest in Rashford, who has reportedly made it clear to his representatives that he wants the move, even if it means taking a pay-cut.
It is clear why Rashford is ‘dreaming’ of a move to Barca, one of the biggest clubs in the world who have enjoyed a superb season under Flick.
The thrilling 4-3 El Clasico victory over Real Madrid on Sunday has put Barcelona on the verge of the La Liga title with three games remaining.
Flick’s side also lifted the Copa del Rey trophy and were just minutes away from the Champions League final, ultimately losing 7-6 on aggregate to Inter Milan.
If a move to Barca was to fall through, Rashford would likely be open to staying at Aston Villa, who are still hoping to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League following their brilliant European run this term.
A return to Manchester United appears only a slim possibility while Amorim is still in charge.
The Portuguese raised more doubts over his future following Sunday’s defeat to West Ham but is expected to be given time next season to improve performances, especially if United end a dismal campaign by winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League.
Rashford hit with injury blow
Rashford’s promising spell at Aston Villa was cut short by a hamstring injury that looks set to rule him out for the rest of the season.
The Manchester United loanee missed Villa’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace last month and travelled to Dubai to complete the first part of his rehabilitation.
Rashford aims to be fit for England’s World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Senegal in June.
After a period in the international wilderness, new England boss Thomas Tuchel handed Rashford an instant call-up to his first Three Lions squad.
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
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