Barcelona in talks with Man Utd over second Marcus Rashford loan deal

Barcelona have opened talks with Manchester United over the possibilities of signing Marcus Rashford on another season-long loan deal.

Rashford has impressed since joining the Spanish giant earlier this season, and despite earlier speculation that his time in Spain was coming to an end, Hansi Flick has reportedly given his “green light” for the forward to stay.

With financial constraints making a permanent €30m deal difficult, the Blaugrana are hoping to reach a fresh agreement with the Red Devils.

Flick wants Rashford for another season, as he’s convinced of the forward’s value in his tactical setup.

Despite struggling to get a place in the starting eleven, Rashford has contributed to Barcelona’s dominant league campaign, scoring his 13th goal of the season in a recent 2-0 win over Getafe.

Marcus Rashford  celebrates after scoring Barcelona’s second goal against Getafe. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Report also claim Rashford approves another move to Barcelona rather than return to the Premier League.

Barcelona will decline to trigger the €30m buy option included in the original agreement. Instead, the club will prioritize a second temporary loan move.

If Manchester United insist on a permanent transfer, Barcelona will likely seek a significant price reduction.

Transfer expert Florian Plettenburg shared some updates regarding the deal.

“Understand Barcelona are pushing for a second loan for Marcus Rashford,” wrote Pletternberg in X. “Talks with Manchester United are ongoing. Barcelona currently do not want to trigger the €30m option to buy – ideally a second loan, otherwise they want to negotiate the fee down. In any case, Rashford should stay. Approved by Hansi Flick.”

Rashford has provided 13 goals and 13 assists across 45 appearances this season, proving an important figure in Barcelona squad.