Marcus Rashford is open to accepting a pay cut to become a Barcelona star permanently, a new report said. While the defending Spanish champions, who are almost certain to defend the title, are also impressed by the English winger, making his stay permanent remains complex.
Barcelona have reportedly told Rashford that he is not wrong to have the impression that he is wanted by the club for a longer spell. However, given the complicated financial situation that the club is in, the 27-year-old will have to be patient before the deal can be sealed, he has been told. Having managed 13 goals and 13 assists for the Catalans across competitions, there is no reason for the club to dislike Rashford, but they will have to analyse other, cheaper options in the market given their situation.
Academy graduate Marcus Rashford is among the highest-paid players at Manchester United. His redemption with the Catalans has so far shown no signs of his parent club being willing to give him another chance. Rashford doesn't seem interested in hitting "reset" at Old Trafford under a new manager either.
As things stand, even if Rashford is open to taking a salary cut to aid Barcelona's finances, there is no easy answer to confirm if he can stay. Strict fair play limitations mean offering a long-term package to Rashford has several prerequisites that the club have to carefully navigate. From the way Barcelona have communicated the message to the winger, there is a sense of positivity.
"The hierarchy is weighing up the merits of a permanent deal against other targets, with some figures in the club suggesting funds might be better spent elsewhere. However, those closest to the England star suggest he is fully committed to the project. The message from his camp has been one of patience, acknowledging that the noise surrounding his exit is largely part of the 'negotiating landscape' typical of high-profile Spanish transfers," Goal.com said in a report elaborating on the situation.
