Barcelona want Manchester United to increase their loan agreement with Marcus Rashford for an additional season, in accordance with reports.
Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from United last summer and has impressed this season with 10 goals and 13 assists in 38 appearances to this point.
Barcelona have the choice to sign the 28-year-old for €30 million (£26.3m) this summer as a part of their loan agreement with United.
Nevertheless, the Every day Mail reports that Barcelona will ask United in the event that they can extend Rashford’s loan for an additional yr to run until the summer of 2027.
The report adds that Barcelona would come with an obligatory buy clause value £26m, which they might be forced to pay next yr.
Speaking last weekend, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, was asked about whether the club will make Rashford’s move everlasting at the top of the season.
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‘We’ve a transparent idea regarding Rashford and we all know what needed to be done for him to remain,’ Deco said.
‘However the matter is tied to financial fair play, priorities, performance, and the coach’s decision, and it’s something we haven’t done yet since it’s not the precise time.’
Last week, reports in Spain claimed that Barcelona are considering a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a possible alternative to signing Rashford.
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