06 Nov 2025 08:53:53
Looks like Barcalona are interested in making the Rashford move permanent but if today's stories are true they can't actually afford to pay for the £25/ 30m agreed.
Whether this is true, them trying to play games or just fake news as it is a bit quiet who knows. However, if it is true are there ways round it where we do a true player exchange, and if so is there one that we would want.
I know that Araujo, Olmo and a few others have been discussed previously. They may have some youngster coming through that Amorim/ Wicox etc like.
Just a thought that prevents this being another loan next year.
06 Nov 2025 16:34:03
This is not a surprise to me, have been saying to friends for some time I thought Barcelona would try this on.
They know how keen we are to move Marcus on, especially considering his huge wages. They feel if they apply pressure we will concede to them and reduce his fee, this was agreed at 30m euros (quite low if he is performing reasonably well, let's face it they will only try and buy him if he is performing to a good standard, so it would be a good deal for them)
As you say Brad they have player's to move on, so someone like Araujo, who when fit and healthy I think is a fantastic centre back could be an ideal potential trade.
I have no doubt they will find the money to facilitate any purchases they really want to make. I just don't want them trying it on with us. Also there is no penalty fee for them to pay, like Sancho with Chelsea. They also did not pay any loan fee to us, so overall, if he is playing well, they have a pretty decent deal overall.
07 Nov 2025 08:26:29
They are paying his full wage for the entire season.