Manchester United may have one of the deals of the century lined up in terms of an exit for Marcus Rashford, according to reports – and it’s one that INEOS must do with no hesitation to really get fans on board at Old Trafford.
INEOS’ transfer business hasn’t been ideal at times, with the incomings of Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte being questioned, whilst their timings of sackings managerially have put them in doubt.
Yet the chance to land Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola in a swap deal for Rashford may have presented itself to the Red Devils – a deal they need to jump at.
Report: Manchester United Could be Offered Bradley Barcola for Marcus Rashford
The report by CaughtOffside has stated that Barcelona are ‘increasingly convinced’ that Rashford should remain at the club on a permanent basis, due to his performances, professionalism and attitude at the Camp Nou.
However, the report further adds that PSG have admired Rashford for ‘years’, and have explored a potential swap deal for the born-and-bred Mancunian involving Bradley Barcola.
Although Rashford doesn’t wish to move to Ligue 1, it’s a move that could bear him fruit in the future given the titles and European accolades they’ve achieved in recent years.
And, for United, it would mark a real opportunity to land one of the best young players in the world in a swap for a player who, despite being developed and raised at Old Trafford, has five years on his French counterpart.
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For United, it would be an unbelievable deal and although it would be a shame to see their homegrown icon depart the club, it would be too good to turn down.
For all of INEOS’ shortcomings, including the hiring and firing of Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag in their two years in the job, as well as issues surrounding day-to-day cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford, this would certainly be up there with the best pieces of business they’ve done.
Barcola joined PSG two-and-a-half years ago after bursting onto the scene at Lyon, with the capital club exuding their control on French football as a monopoly.
Last season, the wing prodigy bagged 21 goals in an incredible 64 games, with 14 coming in Ligue 1, and seven coming in the Champions League.
With a further 18 caps for France, he’s been in superb form for club and country and at just 23, Barcola has time to develop. First-team minutes may be in doubt due to the form of Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and United should capitalise.
Getting rid of a player with an uncertain future at the Theatre of Dreams for one of the best young players in the world is a deal that needs no explaining, and INEOS should look to get it done.