According to reports, FC Barcelona have a \u2018cunning plan\u2019 to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United \u2018on the cheap\u2019.<\/p>\n
Rashford <\/a>has spent the 2025\/26 campaign on loan at Barcelona, who have the option to sign him permanently from Man Utd<\/a> for around \u00a326m.<\/p>\n Barcelona took this calculated risk after missing out on Luis Diaz and Nico Williams, with club chiefs won over by Rashford\u2019s versatility and his return to form at Aston Villa.<\/p>\n Rashford was not expected to feature too regularly for Barcelona this season, but he has surpassed all expectations and has proven a really important asset.<\/p>\n The England international contributed 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions, though Barcelona are yet to commit to signing him permanently.<\/p>\n READ: Man United \u2018will not\u2019 sign another midfielder this summer after \u00a375m\/\u00a365m\/\u00a3100m Anderson surrender<\/a><\/p>\n This has been further complicated by Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for around \u00a369m, while they are also interested in Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n However, with Robert Lewandowski due to leave on a free transfer, there is arguably still room for Rashford at Barcelona next season.<\/p>\n Reports in recent months have indicated that Barcelona want to agree new terms with Man Utd, who have steadfastly refused to budge on their current deal.<\/p>\n But a new report from The Daily Mail claims<\/a> Barcelona \u2018hope\u2019 that their \u2018cunning plan\u2019 to sign Rashford in a \u2018cut-price deal\u2019 could work.<\/p>\n Barcelona holding out hope of cut-price Marcus Rashford deal for one reason<\/p>\n The report explains:<\/p>\n \u2018Barcelona are planning to bid just over half that [Rashford\u2019s buy clause value] in the hope that Manchester United\u2019s desire to get Rashford\u2019s \u00a3325,000 salary off their wage bill \u2013 with the player still under contract at Old Trafford until 2028 \u2013 will force them to accept. If United hold out for the full price then Rashford will not start next season as a Barcelona player.<\/p>\n READ MORE: \u00a3130m Man Utd striker \u2018dream\u2019 revealed as five elite goalscorers shortlisted<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Remaining in the Champions League is Rashford\u2019s priority, which could open the door again to Aston Villa if Barca don\u2019t end up signing him.\u2019<\/p>\n