Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is set to embark on a five-month loan spell in Europe, though his destination remains uncertain. Serie A now appears to be a less likely option.
Rashford’s brother was scheduled to meet with Manchester United on Wednesday to discuss his future, with the club eager to finalize plans quickly.
AC Milan had been waiting on the outcome of that meeting to determine whether they could secure Rashford’s signature. However, following the meeting, Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport) reports that the Rossoneri have all but abandoned their pursuit, believing Rashford favors a move to Barcelona.
Barcelona have identified Marcus Rashford as their top transfer target and have already discussed with his agents how much of his wages they could afford to cover. However, completing the deal would require either Rashford or Manchester United to make a compromise. First, though, Barcelona need to free up space within their salary cap, which hinges on an outgoing transfer. Despite the uncertainty, AC Milan believes Rashford is willing to wait for the Catalan club until the end of the transfer window.
In the meantime, Rashford remains open to other offers, with clubs like AS Monaco and Juventus also expressing interest. Borussia Dortmund, however, have presented a strong financial proposal, which could pressure Barcelona to act quickly to avoid losing Rashford’s patience.
Separately, Barcelona seem to have convinced Ronald Araújo to commit to the club for the foreseeable future, raising questions about the futures of Andreas Christensen and Eric García. García has been linked with Girona, while Ansu Fati is considered another potential departure if he decides to pursue a move elsewhere.
