CL giants in talks to agree €70m swap deal involving United academy graduate and Argentina star – report

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is enjoying life in Spain, having rediscovered his swagger at Barcelona. Rashford, currently on a season-long loan at Barca, has been directly involved in 17 goals across all competitions. In comparison, Bruno Fernandes, who remains United’s most potent attacking threat, has contributed to 10 goals.  Barcelona have an option to buy the Englishman for around €30 million. However, the financial-stricken Catalan giants are yet to make a final decision on his future.  Barcelona want to include Rashford in swap deal Marcus Rashford has impressed with his versatility, featuring on both flanks as well as through the middle under Hansi Flick. However, the Barcelona hierarchy are keen to sign a natural number nine to replace veteran Robert Lewandowski. Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has emerged as the Blaugrana’s priority target. According to a report in Spain, as relayed by Football365, Barcelona plan to include Rashford in a swap deal with Atletico.  It is outlandishly claimed that the La Liga giants intend to trigger Rashford’s €30m clause, a relatively bargain figure, before offloading him in the same window.  The report adds that the “conditions are set” for this deal, with a €70m fee and Rashford said to be used to sign Alvarez. Atletico Madrid admire Rashford It is stated: “Atlético Madrid haven’t ruled out signing the English striker if Julián Álvarez ultimately ends up at Barcelona. Diego Simeone greatly appreciates Rashford’s profile, particularly his speed and directness in exploiting space from any attacking area.” Atletico allegedly value Rashford at around €50m and the ex-Manchester City forward at €120m. Thus, an additional €70m from Barcelona would satisfy their demands, paving the way for Alvarez to move to Camp Nou. As far as United are concerned, it is safe to assume they will not care where Rashford ends up next season, as long as they get their €30m. Ruben Amorim has no plans to reintegrate the academy product.  Featured image Fran Santiago via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!