Are Barcelona having second thoughts about signing Marcus Rashford permanently?

"We're very happy with Rashford, it's not clear whether we'll pay the €30 million; we could extend his loan. We're exploring other options. - Joan Laporta, Barcelona president, indicating the club's uncertainty about permanently signing Rashford and preference for alternative arrangements or targets."

"Rashford's permanent move to Catalonia is not guaranteed and Barcelona are known to have sounded out potential wide-forwards. The club is considering alternatives like Jan Virgili and Ez Abde while Rashford has struggled recently with no goals or assists in his last six appearances."

Barcelona's plans to permanently sign Marcus Rashford have become uncertain after initially appearing likely to activate his €30 million buy option. Club president Joan Laporta indicated Barcelona may pursue another loan extension rather than complete the purchase, while simultaneously exploring alternative wide-forward targets including Jan Virgili and Ez Abde. Rashford's recent knee injury limited his playing time, and his subsequent return to action has yielded no goals or assists in his last six appearances. Although Barcelona has been satisfied with his overall contributions since arriving from Manchester United, his quiet end to the season could significantly impact his prospects of remaining with the club permanently.

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