Barcelona are 'unsure about signing the Manchester United forward permanently'. They have an option to buy him for €30m but are dragging their feet over the deal, which is frustrating all involved.
When Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, the agreement between the two clubs was clear. Barcelona negotiated a purchase option worth €30 million that could be activated once the campaign ends. Importantly, the clubs also agreed on the financial framework of the player's potential contract, meaning there would be no need for fresh negotiations later.
Manchester United are regretting their decision to agree to sell England forward Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for 26m because they believe the 28-year-old is now worth around 50m. (Star), external Bournemouth's Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, wants to join Barcelona this summer after deciding he will not sign a new contract with the Cherries. (Teamtalk), external English striker Liam Delap, 23, is likely to leave Chelsea this summer, sparking interest from clubs including Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. (Caughtoffside),