Barcelona are shifting focus to the summer transfer window after the season ended. Work is underway to strengthen the centre-forward position following Robert Lewandowski’s departure. Barcelona also want to retain their on-loan players Joao Cancelo and Marcus Rashford. Fresh talks are expected with Manchester United regarding a deal for Rashford. Rashford joined on a season-long loan with a €30 million permanent purchase option. Barcelona are satisfied with his performance but are reluctant to pay the full buy clause. Deco is pushing to renegotiate toward another loan with an obligation to buy tied to a low number of appearances. Manchester United have been unwilling to negotiate, do not plan to bring Rashford back, and want to reduce his wages. Rashford wants to stay and has a contract agreement in place with Barcelona if the transfer is finalized. The outcome depends on both clubs reaching an agreement.
"Barcelona are set to hold fresh talks with Manchester United this week over a deal for Rashford. The England international joined the Blaugrana on a season-long loan deal last summer which contained a €30 million permanent purchase option. Hansi Flick and Barça are very happy with Rashford's performance, and want to keep him at the club, but remain reluctant to pay the full €30 million buy clause."
"As such, Deco has been trying to renegotiate the terms of the deal, with the Barcelona director pushing for another loan deal with an obligation to buy based on a specific, low number of appearances next season. Manchester United, so far, have been clear that they are unwilling to negotiate. At the same time, however, they do not intend to take Rashford back and are eager to shed his massive wages."
"Rashford wants to stay. As far as Rashford is concerned, he has made it clear on multiple occasions in the media that he sees himself at Barcelona next season. In fact, there is already a contract agreement in place between the Englishman and the La Liga champions should they go ahead and finalise his signing from Manchester United. It all now boils down to the two clubs finalising an agreement, with fresh negotiations expected to take place this week."
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