Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United remains bleak, with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund both eager to sign him before the transfer window closes.
However, reports (via Sport) suggest that Dortmund could have the upper hand in securing the England international.
Rashford has been out of favor under Manchester United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim. He was left out of the squad for the recent Manchester Derby and has made only one matchday appearance since.
In a recent interview, Rashford admitted he is ready for a new challenge and is prepared to leave the club with no hard feelings.
Barcelona have shown strong interest in Rashford, but their financial troubles are proving to be a major obstacle.
The Spanish giants need to sell key players, including Ansu Fati, before they can afford Rashford’s high wages. Fati, however, is unwilling to leave, putting Barcelona’s plans on hold.
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With Barcelona struggling to make room for Rashford, Dortmund could step in and seal the deal. The German club are financially stable after selling forward Donyell Malen to Aston Villa. This gives them the flexibility to cover Rashford’s reported £325,000 per week salary.
Reports suggest that Dortmund see Rashford as a key player to revive their squad. If Erik ten Hag, Rashford’s former manager at United, takes charge at Dortmund, the move could become even more likely.
Ten Hag reportedly believes that Rashford’s form can be improved, despite past issues at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are running out of time. Their focus remains on selling Fati, but if they fail, Rashford may not have the patience to wait until the last day of the transfer window.
For now, the decision is in Rashford’s hands. He must choose between waiting for Barcelona or making a quicker move to Dortmund, where an opportunity is already waiting.