Barcelona Revive Interest in Manchester United Attacker After Nico Williams Setback

Barcelona Eye Marcus Rashford as Summer Window Twist Emerges

Plan B Targets After Nico Williams Setback

Barcelona’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements has taken a surprising turn, with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford emerging as a priority target. Following their failure to land Nico Williams, the Catalan giants have swiftly moved on to contingency plans, and Rashford, now 27, is firmly in their sights, suggest reports from Foot Mercato.

“Barça hasn’t given up on signing Marcus Rashford. After the failed Nico Williams deal, the Catalan club have activated their plan Bs, and the Manchester United player is one of them.”

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A move that once seemed implausible has gained traction amid reports that Rashford is “determined to join Catalonia” and is “reportedly on his way out for several weeks.”

Movement Expected in Coming Days

Talks between Manchester United and Barcelona are anticipated soon as both clubs examine a potential loan deal with an option to buy. The French outlet adds that “discussions will take place in the coming days between the Red Devils and the Spanish champions to explore the feasibility of a possible deal (loan + purchase option).”

Rashford’s apparent openness to the transfer is also turning heads. “According to our indiscretions, the Englishman is ready to make a significant effort to facilitate the transaction.”

If true, this could represent one of the most high-profile moves of the summer and a potentially era-defining exit from Old Trafford.

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As a Barça fan, this is the kind of headline that gets the pulse racing. Marcus Rashford to Camp Nou? Yes please. Say what you like about his recent form in Manchester, but few players in Europe possess his blend of pace, intelligence and flair.

There’s been too much sideways movement since Messi’s departure. Nico Williams would’ve been a great fit, but Rashford offers more versatility and arguably greater European pedigree. The prospect of him working with the likes of Pedri and Gündoğan under Hansi Flick is mouthwatering.

“Determined to join Catalonia” and “ready to make a significant effort”? That shows character. He knows what this badge means. He’s not running from challenges, he’s running towards purpose.

Financially, Barça might still need to be creative, but a loan plus option-to-buy gives room to manoeuvre. If United sanction this move, it could be the moment Rashford finally becomes the player many predicted he would be.

There’s always risk, of course. Fitness, form, and whether he adapts to La Liga’s style. But fortune favours the brave, and this deal would show that Barcelona still dream big, even when the path is anything but straightforward.