Barcelona is keen to make Marcus Rashford’s loan move permanent this summer following his productive stint at the club. The English forward’s performance has convinced the Catalans to pursue a long-term transfer.

However, financial hurdles remain a concern. Rashford’s buyout clause is set at €30 million, a sum Barcelona, given its current economic situation, hopes to negotiate down with Manchester United. Negotiations are ongoing, and meanwhile, Barcelona is open to signing alternative players.

Should the permanent deal not materialize, the club aims to recruit a versatile winger capable of backing up key attackers like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. The team has struggled offensively in the absence of such players, making reinforcement urgent.

Barcelona is also considering young talents from La Masia, including Ez Abde and Jan Virgili, as potential options. Overall, the club is striving to find an optimal solution to improve its attack while managing financial realities.