Barcelona has appeared as a leading challenger to secure Manchester UnitedS Marcus Rashford on a potential loan for the second half of the season 2024-25. With less than two weeks left before the transfer window is closed, the Spanish club is reportedly approaching an agreement with Saudi side Al Ittihad for the sale of a young prospect, A trait that can create the economic flexibility needed to run Rashford.
The main obstacle in Barcelona’s pursuit of Rashford has been their fragile economic situation. With the English forward that serves a significant 325 000 pounds weekly salaryThe Catalan giants have been looking for a player departure to facilitate their payroll and finance the deal. Now a sudden transfer can give the breakthrough.
According to SportsThe Al Ittihad is in advanced negotiations with Barcelona to acquire 20-year-old Unai HernandezCurrently a portion of Barca Athletic (The club’s B team). The transfer fee is reportedly in the field EUR 5-6 millionPotentially provides the financial basis needed to drive for Rashford.
While Unai Hernandez was considered to be a promising talent, he has not yet made his first team debut for Barcelona. After participating in preseeone during Xavi HernandezHe was later considered surplus to demands from new coach Hansi -girlThe that moved him to the B teamCurrently competing in Spain’s third division.
Hernandez was eager to complete his move to Al Ittihad, from Barca Athletic’s latest match against Ourse. Head coach Albert Sanchez talked about the situation and suggested to the midfielder’s imminent departure: “He was not useful to us today. A player not mentally focused on the team does not contribute anything“Sanchez said about Hernández, who has scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists this season.
Barcelona: Rashford’s last viable option
With AC Milan chooses to sign Kyle WalkerSaudi Pro League clubs without battle and Borussia Dortmund back outThe Barcelona has become the most realistic destination for Marcus Rashford on loan. Forward, which has fallen out of benefit under Ruben Amorim on Manchester Unitedappear to move away to reign its season.
As ESPN , Barcelona is anxious to sign Rashford but must first address its financial restrictions. Several potential outputs have been excluded, including Ansu freethat is unwilling to leave and defenders Eric Garcíawhose winning goal towards Benfica In the Champions League seems to have cemented its place in the squad.
To secure Rashford on loan, Barcelona would have to cover half of his annual salary, estimated at 9-10 million euros For the rest of the season. With all parties – including Rashford and both clubs – prosecute to reach an agreementThe potential sale of Unai Hernandez to Al Ittihad may be the key to making the business a reality.
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