FC Barcelona’s pursuit of Ivan Perisic could end Marcus Rashford’s dream of moving to the Camp Nou.
Rashford is very much for sale this summer after falling out with Ruben Amorim in December.
It was felt that Aston Villa might make his loan move permanent but they failed to qualify for the Champions League and have significant PSR problems.
Rashford has made it clear that his preferred destination is Barcelona this summer and sporting director Deco has already spoken of the club’s admiration for the attacker.
Nonetheless, Barcelona are in no rush to do a deal and it has been reported that they may look to wait until the end of the window to try and complete a loan deal for the winger.
Spanish outlet Fichajes claim that there could be another major obstacle to the Catalans’ pursuit of Rashford, however.
It is stated that, “Barcelona has begun to make moves in the market and, according to sources close to the club, Ivan Perisic is emerging as one of the first reinforcements that could be finalized.”
The Croat is a popular option owing to his experience, fitness, versatility and having worked with Barca coach Hansi Flick before.
What’s more, the fact he is available on a free transfer is another cherry on top of the cake.
It is also reported that “this deal, if finalized, would have an immediate impact on the pursuit of Marcus Rashford, whose signing would lose momentum in the Camp Nou offices.”
The United attacker does “remain favoured” by a portion of the coaching staff but Perisic might just be too good an offer to turn down for the Blaugrana.
The Red Devils will certainly want a quick resolution to the Rashford saga as he has no future at Old Trafford under Amorim. His transfer fee and the removal of his hefty wages would also give United significantly greater financial freedom moving forward.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
