Anthony Gordon’s stunning move to Barcelona does not mean Marcus Rashford’s Catalonian dreams are in tatters.
While Barcelona are not flush with cash, The i Paper has been told they are in a much better financial position than they have been for some time. They are therefore treating both Gordon and Rashford’s deals in isolation.
The fact Barcelona are in the running for Julian Alvarez – and willing to pay a nine-figure fee – is proof of this. If they want to find the cash to make Rashford’s stay in Barcelona a permanent one, they will. The issue is how much they are willing to pay.
It is understood no such decision has been made at the highest level yet. The i Paper has been told that most key figures would prefer to keep the 28-year-old. That includes manager Hansi Flick, Rashford himself, sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta.
But given Rashford’s age and the potential salary involved, his future is up in the air.
