Barcelona in pole place to signal exiled Man United winger as AC Milan almost hand over

Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford has emerged as one of many key names in Barcelona’s January switch market plans.

The Blaugrana have already established contact with the 27-year-old’s representatives, signalling their curiosity in case Manchester United opened the door to a financially beneficial mortgage.

As reported yesterday, Rashford has proven a transparent choice for this risk, although he has an attractive supply from AC Milan.

AC Milan have virtually given up

In actual fact, in response to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t SPORT), the Rossoneri have almost given up on signing Rashford, acknowledging his need to play for Barcelona.

Milan had been awaiting the end result of current discussions between Rashford’s brother and agent and Manchester United to find out whether or not they have been chosen by the English membership and the participant to proceed with a mortgage.

Nonetheless, no definitive response has been forthcoming. In Italy, it’s now broadly believed that Rashford is holding out for Barça and is prepared to attend till the switch window closes, regardless of the Purple Devils’ urgency to facilitate his departure.

Rashford needs Barcelona. (Photograph by Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)

Barcelona lead the race

This primarily places Barcelona in pole place for the England ahead’s signing.

The Blaugrana are absolutely knowledgeable of the scenario provided that Rashford is their prime precedence for the January market. Hansi Flick sees him as a transformative participant able to filling gaps on the left flank of the assault.

Negotiations with Rashford’s representatives have already outlined what Barcelona can afford to pay for his wage.

For the deal to work, both Manchester United would wish to subsidise a portion of his wages or the participant must settle for a pay reduce.

The ultimate step from Barça has been delayed as they await wage area to register the participant. Though the membership is now underneath the 1:1 rule, they should generate income from a participant sale to make room for the Englishman.

The Catalans have the higher hand, as their sporting challenge aligns most carefully with Rashford’s ambitions. Moreover, Manchester United have dominated out loaning him out to a Premier League membership, giving the Blaugrana a transparent run.