Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has turned down a lucrative offer from a Saudi club, reportedly worth double his current salary, in favor of pursuing a move to FC Barcelona.
According to sources, Rashford has made it clear that his priority is to join the Catalan giants, despite interest from several other European clubs, including AC Milan, West Ham, Borussia Dortmund, and Monaco.
The 27-year-old English winger has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford for some time, and it appears that he is willing to make a financial sacrifice in order to secure a transfer to Barcelona.
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Rashford’s current salary at Manchester United is reportedly around £300,000 per week, but the Saudi club’s offer was said to be worth in excess of £600,000 per week. Despite the tempting offer, Rashford remains committed to joining Barcelona, even if it means taking a pay cut.
The ball is now in Barcelona’s court, as they must navigate their financial constraints in order to accommodate Rashford’s arrival. The Catalan club is currently struggling to free up space on their wage bill, but Rashford’s willingness to take a pay cut could help facilitate a deal.
One possible solution could be for Manchester United to cover a portion of Rashford’s wages, potentially up to 50%, in order to help facilitate a transfer. However, it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils would be willing to go to such lengths to part ways with the English winger.
With the January transfer window drawing to a close, the situation is likely to come to a head in the coming days. Will Barcelona be able to find a way to bring Rashford to the Camp Nou, or will the English winger be forced to consider alternative options? Only time will tell.
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