Barcelona’s interest in Anthony Gordon may complicate attacking plans and affect Marcus Rashford’s continuity. Rashford had already received sporting approval from Hansi Flick and Barcelona’s technical department after a productive spell. Rashford also agreed to a significant salary reduction to remain at the club. Gordon’s similar ability to play left wing and centrally in attack creates a tactical overlap. Barcelona may now prioritize Gordon as a younger, more valuable long-term option, slowing discussions about Rashford. Manchester United want clarity quickly and refuse to lower demands. They argue Barcelona should be able to pay the agreed €30 million purchase option if it can negotiate around €70 million for Gordon, and they want a definitive decision to avoid keeping Rashford’s salary on their books.
"One of the biggest consequences could involve Rashford, whose continuity at the club is now becoming increasingly uncertain despite earlier optimism surrounding the deal. Everything was agreed with Rashford. The England international had already received the sporting approval from Hansi Flick and Barcelona's technical department following his productive spell at the club. In fact, Rashford is even understood to have agreed to a significant salary reduction in order to continue wearing the Blaugrana shirt."
"However, the situation has now become complicated because Gordon offers a very similar tactical profile. Like Rashford, the Newcastle United attacker is capable of playing both on the left wing and centrally in attack. Although the two players possess different styles, Barcelona view Gordon as a younger and more valuable long-term option, and that changing priority has slowed discussions surrounding Rashford's future."
"Manchester United are losing patience and want clarity as quickly as possible. Manchester United refuse to lower demands. The Premier League club believes Barcelona cannot continue delaying the situation while simultaneously pursuing expensive moves for other attacking players. In England, they feel that if Barcelona are capable of negotiating a deal worth around €70 million for Anthony Gordon, then they should also be capable of paying the agreed €30 million purchase option for Rashford."
"Financially, keeping the player's salary on the books is considered a major issue for Manchester United and because of that, they are pushing Barcelona to make a definitive decision soon rather than allowing negotiations to drag on throughout t"
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