The club rivalry between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona seems endless, with recent unexpected moves potentially reshaping the summer transfer market. The spotlight is now on one player, who could become the center of a new battle between the two European giants.
Sources close to the situation indicate that Paris Saint-Germain, at the behest of their coach Luis Enrique, has placed Marcus Rashford on their radar. The player is currently shining for Barcelona on loan from Manchester United. This move by the Parisian club raises questions about Barcelona’s ability to retain him, given PSG’s strong interest.
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Paris and the €50 Million Plan
Reports from Football Espana confirm that Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s administration is closely monitoring Rashford’s performances and is prepared to submit an offer of up to €50 million to acquire him next summer.
This move could put Barcelona in a difficult position, especially since the loan agreement includes an option to buy for only €30 million. The most likely scenario, according to analysts, is that the Catalan club will try to activate the buy-and-sell option to Paris Saint-Germain quickly to realize an immediate profit of up to €20 million.
However, things are not easy, as Barça faces the challenge of Financial Fair Play regulations, which could prevent the player from being registered before being sold. This would give PSG the opportunity to swoop in and sign him directly if Barça delays.
Flick is Determined, and Rashford is Committed to Camp Nou
Despite PSG’s ambitions, Hansi Flick has expressed his determination to keep Rashford, praising his crucial role in his project at Barcelona.
For his part, Rashford confirmed in statements to the Spanish newspaper Sport: “Barcelona is the ideal environment for my career, and the pressure here is what I’ve always wanted… I want to stay here.”
This statement came as a major blow to PSG’s ambitions and reflects the challenges the French club may face in its future plans.
