Barcelona is nearing an agreement to sign Marcus Rashford (28) from Manchester United. The club holds a non-obligatory purchase option set at €30 million, payable in three installments of €10 million each. They have also agreed on a three-year contract with Rashford, with terms arranged since last summer.
Despite the eagerness from the player to finalize his move quickly, Barcelona is taking a cautious approach. The club wants to monitor Rashford’s performance in the crucial final phase of the season. Initially, he benefited from Raphinha’s injuries to secure a starting spot, but recently he has struggled to make an impact.
Rashford has scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 38 matches, but his last goal came on January 31st. He has failed to score in several recent important matches and missed some games due to injury. His relatively high salary and the effect of this move on the club's financial fair play standing are also important considerations. Should he perform strongly in the coming matches, signing him will be much easier for Barcelona.
Therefore, Rashford’s immediate form will heavily influence Barcelona’s decision. His contribution could be critical both on the pitch and regarding the club's financial constraints.
