Deadline Drama: Rashford’s Barcelona Dreams

Axed by Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has his heart set on a sensational January move to Barcelona—but there’s a catch.

January 27, 2025
7:34 pm

Marcus Rashford looks ready to trade the red of Manchester United for the famous Blaugrana of Barcelona as the January transfer window winds down. The 27-year-old forward, once a fan favorite at Old Trafford, has been sidelined under new United boss Ruben Amorim, who didn’t hold back in criticizing Rashford’s commitment after United’s tight 1-0 win over Fulham.

Amorim made his feelings clear, saying, “We missed a bit of pace to change the game. But honestly, I’d rather have our 63-year-old goalkeeper coach, Jorge Vital, on the bench than a player who doesn’t give it their all every day.”

He continued, “It’s simple—training matters. A footballer should show up ready to work hard every day. If things don’t change, I won’t either. The same goes for any player. Give your best, do the right things, and you’ll get your shot.”

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This tough talk has left Rashford feeling the heat at United, sparking interest from clubs around the globe. But according to the Daily Star, Rashford has his heart set on Barcelona. Even with the tricky details of a deal, including Barcelona’s financial issues, the England star is ready to wait until the last minute to make his dream move happen.

Barcelona is racing against time, dealing with wage limits and needing to offload players to fit Rashford’s big £350,000-a-week salary. However, Rashford is reportedly willing to take a pay cut to help the talks go smoothly. His agents met with Barcelona officials last week, showing he’s serious about the switch.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho, one of United’s rising stars, is also drawing attention this window. Napoli and Chelsea are both interested in the 19-year-old winger, who has started United’s last two matches. But Amorim didn’t give any promises about Garnacho’s future, adding more excitement to this already wild transfer window.

“With Garna, anything can happen,” Amorim said. “He’s getting better in every way—his recovery, game sense, and defense. Today he played more as a wide player, showing off his one-on-one skills. We’re still figuring out the best role for him, but until the window closes, who knows what will happen?”

As Rashford’s potential move to Nou Camp hangs in the balance, one thing is clear: the next week will be crucial for his future and the direction of Ruben Amorim’s United project.