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Out-of-favour Manchester United star Marcus Rashford close to Barcelona loan: Report

Out-of-favour Manchester United star Marcus Rashford close to Barcelona loan: Report

India Today2 days ago
Out-of-favour Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is edging closer to a loan move to Barcelona, the Athletic reported on Saturday, July 19. Barcelona have made an offer via intermediaries to take Rashford on loan for the upcoming season and the deal includes an option to buy the 27-year-old England international. Rashford wants the move as he has found himself out of Ruben Amorim's plans and recently lost his No.10 jersey to Matheus Cunha. United have agreed to the idea and while the deal isn't done yet, talks between all parties are reportedly at the final stages. Barcelona have been on the lookout for an attacker on the left-hand side after finding themselves out of options last season. They also had their pursuit of Nico Williams go nowhere as the Spanish forward signed a new deal with Athletic Bilbao. advertisementThe Athletic reports that Barca coach Hansi Flick has talked to Rashford and approved the arrival of the England international. Taking Rashford on a temporary basis will also help Barcelona as they continue to navigate through their difficult financial situation.
Rashford joined Aston Villla on loan for the second half of last season as he fell out of favour with Amorim. The forward's last appearance for United came on December 12 during an Europa League fixture against Viktoria Plzen. Later on in an interview in December, Rashford admitted that he was ready for a new challenge away from United. Rashford is one of the top earners at United with a reported wage of 325,000 pounds per week. During his time at Villa, Rashford scored four goals in 17 appearances for Unai Emery's side and helped them in their run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. However, his season was cut-short in April as he suffered a hamstring injury and missed the last four games of the season. He returned United after his loan but was forced to train away from the first team by United and was given time to find a new club. - EndsMust Watch
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