Manchester United have reportedly entered into negotiations with Barcelona regarding Marcus Rashford’s long-term future, though one major stumbling block could still stand in the way of a permanent move.
The 28-year-old forward joined the Spanish giants on loan last summer after losing his place under United boss Ruben Amorim, and he has since enjoyed a remarkable revival at Camp Nou.
Rashford has tallied five goals and seven assists in 13 matches across all competitions, quickly endearing himself to Barcelona supporters.
His loan deal includes an option for Barcelona to make the move permanent next summer for around £28 million.
The England international even accepted a 25 percent pay cut to seal the temporary switch — a sign of his eagerness to revive his career abroad.
According to Sport (via Teamtalk and The Mirror), the Catalan club are in talks with United to finalise the framework of a potential agreement before deciding whether to trigger the purchase clause.
While Barcelona are reportedly keen to keep Rashford, his salary could pose a significant challenge.
The La Liga side are said to be exploring the possibility of offering the forward a long-term contract on reduced wages.
Having already taken a pay cut to join them, it remains uncertain whether Rashford would accept a further reduction to make the deal permanent.
Discussions between his representatives and Barcelona have already taken place, with reports suggesting both parties are open to a deal that could run until the summer of 2030.
