Barcelona have already been informed that they are operating under La Liga's 1:1 rule, giving them the freedom to invest in the squad and register new signings without the restrictions. Notably, that financial flexibility has already allowed Barcelona to move forward with major operations. The arrival of Anthony Gordon and the attempt to sign Julian Alvarez have become possible because the club has the salary margin required to accommodate both players, with Marcus Rashford expected to leave and Robert Lewandowski already gone.
Real Sociedad have already accepted the possibility of Remiro leaving the club this summer. The 31-year-old goalkeeper, whose contract runs until 2027, has communicated his intention to seek a new challenge, and the Basque club are prepared to facilitate his departure if an offer between €8 million and €10 million arrives at Anoeta.
Senior figures within the sporting structure are said to believe Gordon's arrival makes Rashford's permanent signing significantly more difficult. In simple terms, Barcelona may not see enough room, financially or tactically, to justify committing heavily to both players in the same summer. For now, the Catalan side is obliged to inform Manchester United by June 15 whether they intend to activate the clause already agreed between the clubs last year.