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Barcelona manager Hansi Frick reportedly gave the club the green light to pursue Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford’s transfer contract.
That’s what Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg said Rashford is now Barca’s top target, as it appears he has decided to move on from Liverpool’s Louis Diaz.
Diaz was Barcelona’s top target, but the deal appears impossible, and now the full focus is on signing Rashford instead.
See below for Plettenberg’s post on X on Rashford and the possibility of a move to Barcelona this summer.
Posted by Plettenberg:As revealed on July 6th, FC Barcelona’s priorities are Marcus #rashford. Barca wants to try again for Rashford and is ready to all-in. A few weeks ago, Lewis #diaz As reported, it was priority 1, but Liverpool rejected this approach. Rashford is currently a clear number one target. The lecture is ongoing. Hanshiflic’s green light had already been given a few days ago. The 27-year-old winger is set to leave Manchester United. ”
Is Marcus Rashford a good signature for Barcelona?
Rashford could be a world class player of his time, but it’s been a while since he really saw him with something like his best.
Rashford’s recent form | game | the goal |
Man UTD 2020/21 | 57 | twenty one |
Man UTD 2021/22 | 32 | 5 |
Man UTD 2022/23 | 56 | 30 |
Man UTD 2023/24 | 43 | 8 |
Man UTD 2024/25 | twenty four | 7 |
Aston Villa (Loan) 2024/25 | 17 | 4 |
England International lost his favor at United and did not illuminate the world in Lawn Spelling at Aston Villa last season.
Still, Barcelona may feel they can bring Rashford back to their best, but the 27-year-old may also benefit from changing scenes and new challenges in playing abroad.
Will Liverpool keep Louis Dias?
Another interesting story of this is that despite a lot of interest, Liverpool appears to be truly fighting to protect Diaz.
Bayern Munich is also keen on Columbia International, according to the CF of Bayern Insider, according to CHIRNISTY FALK.
Still, it appears he is now off the table for Barcelona, as Liverpool clearly sees him as a key player.