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There's A Mad Rumour Circulating Involving Marcus Rashford And Barcelona

There's A Mad Rumour Circulating Involving Marcus Rashford And Barcelona

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Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

In many people's eyes, Marcus Rashford is the future of Manchester United Football Club.

Born and bred in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, the striker has spent 11 successful years at the club after joining aged eight.

The England international recently signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2020, with an option to extend for a further year, but that won't stop Barcelona from trying to lure him away from United.

Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford


Rashford netted 11 times in 59 appearances in all competitions last season. Image: PA

According to a number of Spanish publications, including Don Balon, the Catalan giants will tempt Jose Mourinho's side with an audacious attempt to sign Rashford next summer.

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde is keen to sign a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez and reportedly views the 19-year-old striker as a potential candidate.

But he won't come cheap.

Don Balon claim that Barca would have to pay €200 million euros for Rashford, who was handed his first-team debut for the Europa League game against Midtjylland last year.

Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez


Barcelona reportedly see Marcus Rashford as a possible replacement for Luis Suarez. Image: PA

Rashford has already made an impact under Mourinho this season, scoring in the club's 2-0 victory over Leicester City last weekend, coming on as a substitute to net the crucial opening goal.

He was also a real threat for United last season, scoring 11 goals in 59 appearances.

Rashford
Rashford

Image: PA

The report claims that Barcelona are ready to let Suarez leave the club after this season, and they want Rashford to partner new signing Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi.

Would he be the right man for Barcelona? Can you imagine him leaving Old Trafford for the Nou Camp?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

(H/T: Don Balon)

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Topics: Rashford, Manchester United, Barcelona, Transfers