Barcelona in Talks Over Ansu Fati Exit to Fund Marcus Rashford Move

30 January 2025, 11:10 published Updated 30 January 2025, 11:10

Barcelona’s Financial Struggles in Pursuit of Rashford

Barcelona are keen to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford but are facing significant financial obstacles. Despite Rashford reportedly favoring a move to Camp Nou, the Catalan giants currently lack the salary space required to complete the transfer. Even if Rashford agrees to a pay cut from his £325,000-a-week wages, Barcelona must first offload high-earning players to make room.

Ajax Considering Loan Move for Ansu Fati

One potential solution for Barcelona is the departure of Ansu Fati. The 22-year-old winger, currently on the fringes of Hansi Flick’s squad, earns £200,000 per week—a figure Barcelona are eager to reduce from their books before the transfer deadline.

Dutch club Ajax are reportedly interested in securing Fati on loan, with De Telegraaf stating that he is among their shortlisted winger options. However, Barcelona may still need to cover part of his salary in any loan agreement.

Barcelona & Man Utd Holding Negotiations Over Rashford

Meanwhile, The Telegraph reports that Barcelona and Manchester United have engaged in “tentative” discussions over Rashford’s potential move. However, United remain skeptical about Barcelona’s ability to afford the deal.

Further reports suggest that Barcelona have already reached an agreement on personal terms with Rashford, but the move hinges on offloading Fati or other high-earning players. With the transfer window closing soon, both Rashford and his representatives see Barcelona as their only realistic option, fearing he may be left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad if the deal collapses.

Will Barcelona Secure Rashford Before the Deadline?

Barcelona’s hopes of landing Rashford rest on their ability to finalize Fati’s departure in the coming days. With Ajax and other clubs in the mix, can the Catalan giants pull off this ambitious transfer?