Marcus Rashford has a big question mark over his future at Old Trafford and has been dealt a major blow
Marcus Rashford is currently in America with England at the World Cup. (Image: Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Both Manchester United and Marcus Rashford have been dealt a transfer blow after Barcelona made a move for Borussia Dortmund ace Karim Adeyemi.
Rated at £35m, the 24-year-old right winger is close to a move to Barca, according to ESPN, and an offer for the German international has been made.
The Red Devils were keen on Adeyemi, before Barca made their move as they look to add to the signing of England star Anthony Gordon.
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Gordon on one wing and Adeyemi on the other could prove to be a force next season in the Champions League, but it is also a major blow to England star Rashford, as he still had his heart set on making the move to the Spotify Nou Camp.
Adeyemi has two years left on his contract, and his value will plummet at Dortmund if he doesn’t sign a new contract.
ESPN claim that Barça have already reached a loose agreement with the player over personal terms, but remain in negotiations with Dortmund after making a £17m offer, with the deal “not imminent” and “nothing has been signed.”
Rashford is facing an uncertain future despite having two years left on his current deal, with Newcastle priced out of a move for the big earner earlier this summer.
Although Rashford made it clear he would wait until after the World Cup to make his decision, despite a lack of bids so far.
Manchester United were credited with an interest in Karim Adeyemi but Barcelona look to be closing in on a deal for him(Image: Richard Sellers/Allstar via Getty Images)
Rashford said last week: “I was very clear. I wanted any move done before the World Cup. If it’s not, I wanted it to wait until after. I want to be fully present in the moment.
“We’re fighting for something special.”
“I don’t have the energy to dedicate to [thinking about club uncertainty].”
Man United star Harry Maguire says that Rashford would still be welcomed back with open arms at Old Trafford next season, although the club would prefer to sell him permanently.
Maguire told Netflix’s The Rest Is Football: “I have an amazing relationship with Marcus and have had some great times with him over the years.
“I know what a wonderful player he can be. It’s up to the club and up to Marcus and finding a mutual agreement.
“Of course, if Marcus does come back, we want him to come back and play and be happy and confident. It needs to be right for him. It needs to be right for the club. But everyone knows what a great player Marcus can be for whatever club he plays for next season.”
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