Marcus Rashford is reported to be still \u201cprioritizing\u201d a permanent move to Barcelona despite the club completing the high-profile signing of Anthony Gordon. The England international spent a productive loan with Hansi Flick\u2019s side, contributing to 25 goal involvements in all competitions, and Bar\u00e7a retain an option to sign him permanently from Manchester United for around $35 million (\u20ac30 million).<\/p>\n
Barcelona moved quickly to secure Gordon as they rebuild their attacking options after Robert Lewandowski\u2019s departure. The speed and cost of the deal surprised some observers, even though it had been expected that Gordon would leave Tyneside at the end of the 2025\u201326 season. Bayern Munich had been linked previously, and Liverpool had been a suitor in the past.<\/p>\n
Gordon is described as a capable center forward, but Barcelona\u2019s reported interest in Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez has led to a view that Gordon may operate as a deputy for Raphinha. That sequence of moves has intensified scrutiny over Rashford\u2019s prospects of remaining in Catalonia.<\/p>\n
Sources indicate Flick was satisfied with Rashford\u2019s loan output, and the fee to make the move permanent looked sensible on paper. Barcelona have hesitated, however, and the arrival of Gordon has made Rashford\u2019s stay appear less likely. Reports say Rashford remains determined to stay with the club and was not affected by the Gordon signing because he was already aware of Barcelona\u2019s interest in his compatriot.<\/p>\n
Rashford is said to be waiting on Bar\u00e7a and has not considered other proposals. He is also reportedly weighing whether he could operate as Lamine Yamal\u2019s understudy should Roony Bardghji depart after a single season. What is clear is that Rashford remains \u201cobsessed\u201d by the prospect of winning the Champions League with Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Financially, Barcelona have spent on Gordon and pursued \u00c1lvarez, yet the \u20ac30 million figure for Rashford is presented as problematic. Media reports suggest the club may offer just over half of the buyout clause, a proposal Manchester United would be unlikely to accept. With his future in doubt, United may need to seek another destination for the player, whose season in Spain has increased his appeal to other clubs ahead of the World Cup this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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