"Marcus Rashford has made a strong start to life on loan at Barcelona, but his future still hangs in the balance. The Manchester United loanee has provided 13 goal contributions for the Catalan club across La Liga and the Champions League. With a buy option in the loan deal worth 30.3m, and his chapter with United seemingly closed after Matheus Cunha was given his former no.10 shirt, it seems a no-brainer."
"According to Fichajes, the La Liga giants are eyeing up young Lyon star Malick Fofana for their left side. The report suggests he is valued at around 30m, similar to Rashford's buy-out clause, but is liked by Barca due to his youth, providing greater room for development, and also lower wages, with the club still in financial difficulty. Barcelona are not the only party interested in Fofana, however, with Liverpool and Arsenal also believed to admire the 20-year-old."
"The Reds do not have an out-and-out traditional left winger since the departure of Luis Diaz, with Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz both capable of playing out there, but not direct replacements. If the Merseyside outfit swooped in under Barca's nose, it would take one Rashford alternative off the table and make his loan turning permanent all the more likely."
Marcus Rashford has made a strong start at Barcelona while on loan, recording 13 goal contributions across La Liga and the Champions League. The loan includes a buy option worth 30.3m. Manchester United appear to have moved on after Matheus Cunha received Rashford’s former no.10 shirt. Barcelona are exploring alternatives for the left side, targeting Lyon winger Malick Fofana, valued around 30m and attractive for his youth and lower wages amid Barca's financial constraints. Liverpool and Arsenal also admire Fofana. If Liverpool sign Fofana, Barcelona may be less likely to trigger Rashford’s buy clause, affecting his future.
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