Barcelona have increased their interest in Marcus Rashford in recent days, with a loan deal for the Manchester United star in their sights. While it may be difficult due to their well-documented financial problems, there is a determination to beat the rest of the competition to ensure the England international ends up in Catalonia later this month.
According to Sport, there are a number of reasons why Barcelona want to sign Rashford, the main one being that Hansi Flick sees him as another option compared to the rest of their attacking options. His one-on-one ability is something the Catalans lack on the left wing, while his speed is also considered a valuable asset.
Furthermore, Barcelona see Rashford as an excellent option to improve their attacking strength, especially considering Ansu Fati is expected to leave on loan. Flick's team will be very busy in the second half of the season, so extra quality in the rotation is needed.
Finally, Flick appreciates that Rashford is versatile, especially as he can be deployed as a striker in the event that Robert Lewandowski is unavailable/rested. It's not a position the 27-year-old has played much in recent years, but he is still more than capable of filling in for Barcelona when needed.
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