Marcus Rashford, who wants to leave Manchester United, is willing to take a pay cut to make his dream move to Barcelona a reality.
The 27-year-old Rashford is keen to join Barca before the deadline, despite interest from Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli. But the 60-time England international's wages could be a stumbling block due to Barcelona's well-documented financial problems.
After signing a long-term contract with United in 2023, which saw him earn wages in excess of £300,000 per week, Rashford would be willing to renegotiate his salary if the Red Devils can agree a loan deal with Barca, it said Star Report.
Rashford's future has dominated the headlines during the January transfer window, with United boss Ruben Amorim admitting ahead of Sunday's visit to Fulham that he does not know whether the 27-year-old will ultimately stay or leave. 'Don't know. I really don't know,” Amorim said.
“Guys, it's still eight days (until the end of the period). We'll see what happened at the end of the period. And then we'll talk about it at that time.”
The United manager also said after last weekend's dismal 3-1 defeat to Brighton: “It's his choice [not to play]. I don't want to focus on this bad moment because in the games we have lost, Rashford is not there.
“I don't want to put this moment on Rashford. Rashford is out of this moment because he's not playing. Whatever happens, I'm not going to take out a player who I don't think is the best for the team.”
Amorim has also refused to rule out Red Devils star Alejandro Garnacho from a shock £70m move to rivals Chelsea. “I'm focused on the games and he's here, he's here playing for Manchester United,” he replied when asked about Garnacho's future after beating Rangers 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday.
“He was very important for us today, so let's see in the coming days.”
Meanwhile, United are believed to be leading the race for highly-rated Arsenal striker Ayden Heaven. Old Trafford bosses are hoping to sign the 18-year-old centre-half, who is out of contract at the end of the season and has reportedly held initial talks with United.
Eintracht Frankfurt and Barcelona are among the other clubs interested in Heaven, who has made one first-team appearance for Arsenal so far.
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