Marcus Rashford establishes a deadline for the Barcelona transfer decision

Marcus Rashford, who was recently released by Manchester United, is currently in the process of investigating his options during the winter transfer window. The English forward, who is in search of a new challenge, has garnered interest from a number of significant clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, PSG, and, foremost, FC Barcelona, his preferred destination.

Coach Hans-Dieter Flick is enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing Rashford to Barcelona, despite the budgetary difficulties and recent difficulties in enrolling players such as Dani Olmo. Rashford, respected for his offensive versatility, could function as an alternative to Robert Lewandowski.

Nevertheless, certain members of the Catalan club are skeptic about his abilities, as a result of his inconsistency and off-field complications. A loan agreement appears to be the sole viable alternative, provided that Manchester United agrees to cover a portion of his substantial salary.

In order to expedite the negotiations, Rashford has issued an ultimatum, requiring Barcelona to make a decision regarding his future by January 15. The athlete, who is also in discussions with AC Milan, is hesitant to delay and potentially lose out on other opportunities. In the interim, Manchester United has declined to contribute to his salary in the event of a loan, which has further complicated the negotiations. Rashford, who has conveyed gratitude to his boyhood club while seeking a fresh start, is now exerting pressure on Barcelona to act promptly.