He wants to go and we are left with few weeks to buy another player. We will respect his decision as he will soon leave the club and we are ready to let him go. We are looking wit replace him with the Belgium Winger”-Marcus Rashford handed Man Utd escape route as Barcelona and PSG battle for his signature’ before deadline day which could see Erik ten Hag bring in the Belgium talented winger

A new contender has unexpectedly entered the race to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United this summer, as per a recent report.

Rashford kicked off his 2024/25 season by playing the entire match in United’s 1-0 win against Fulham at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old forward was left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024 following a difficult season last year. However, his absence allowed him to complete a full pre-season with Erik ten Hag’s squad.

Despite this preparation, it is still unclear if Rashford’s efforts will benefit United or another team. According to Goal, Barcelona has now joined the pursuit to sign Rashford from Manchester United this summer.

The Spanish giants are reportedly close to finalizing the exit of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who is expected to return to Manchester City just a year after leaving them on a free transfer. This departure could free up funds for new signings, although some reports suggest that the Gundogan deal is also needed to balance the books after a significant €57 million investment in RB Leipzig’s midfielder Dani Olmo.

Goal reports that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has specifically requested Rashford’s acquisition, showing interest in a left winger who can both dribble and score. Barcelona’s previous attempt to secure Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, who made an impact with Spain at Euro 2024, was unsuccessful, leading the club to shift their focus to the English market.

Earlier this week, Flick acknowledged the challenges Barcelona faces in securing new signings this summer, particularly regarding player registration for La Liga. He remarked, “I’m optimistic, but there’s still time left. I trust the club. We have more players in the squad, and I hope they can recover from injuries.

“I’m actually pleased with the players I currently have. When I signed my contract, I was aware that it wouldn’t be easy, but considering the number of injured players we have, I’m eager for their return.”