One anticipated Manchester United reunion at Fenerbahce will not materialise, according to fresh reports from Spain.
Recently, a report from Turkey stated that Jose Mourinho had contacted Marcus Rashford about a potential move to join him in Istanbul.
It was believed the United academy graduate, swayed by “The Special One,” had agreed to join the Turkish Super Lig outfit.
Had the deal gone through, it would have marked a major hijack by the Yellow Canaries. But that prospect has now been ruled out.
Barcelona prioritise Rashford signing
Major updates concerning Rashford emerged on Friday, painting a clearer picture of the Englishman’s potential transfer.
As relayed by The Peoples Person, European transfer guru Florian Plettenberg claims Barcelona have now identified the United forward as a priority target.
The Spanish league champions were said to favour a move for Luis Diaz over Rashford (after missing out on Nico Williams), but that is no longer the case.
Rashford has now risen to the top of Barca’s winger shortlist, with Hansi Flick reportedly on board with an Old Trafford raid.
While Fenerbahce might have been expected to respond to the Spanish developments, it turns out they have not (and will not).
One less rival in Rashford’s chase
Marca now reports that Mourinho has ruled out a move for the Englishman.
The Spanish outlet cites Rashford’s salary demands and his preference for a switch to Camp Nou as key reasons behind Fenerbahce’s withdrawal.
“The situation to sign Rashford is practically impossible for Fenerbahce due to the high salary he has — earning £18 million per season — and because the striker wants to go to Barcelona,” the outlet says.
“At the moment, the option of him going to Turkish football has been ruled out.”
With Fenerbahce out of the equation, Barcelona has a free run at Rashford; it is unfortunate for INEOS that there will not be a bidding war.
Either way, all eyes now turn to the Catalan giants to show intent, with INEOS hoping a £40 million bid arrives sooner rather than later.
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