Marcus Rashford gets fresh hope over Barcelona move! Man Utd outcast accepts significant compromise over wage demands as Spanish giants could fund January transfer by selling academy star Unai Hernandez to Al-Ittihad

The 27-year-old England international, who has struggled for minutes under current United manager Ruben Amorim, is eager to join the Catalan giants before the winter transfer window closes. Despite attracting interest from Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli, Rashford has reportedly set his sights on Barcelona as his preferred destination. The Spanish club’s financial challenges, however, could complicate the deal.

Rashford currently earns over £300,000 per week, following a long-term contract signed with Manchester United in 2023. According toThe Star, Rashford remains open to renegotiating his wages if a loan agreement between United and Barcelona can be reached and his willingness to compromise could help facilitate the move.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are also looking to offload Unai Hernandez, whose contract with the club expires on June 30. Despite discussions between the player's representatives and the club late last year about a contract extension, reports indicate that the young attacker is likely to leave for Saudi Arabia to Al-Ittihad for around €6 million (£5m/$6m).

As the January transfer window nears its conclusion, Rashford's willingness to lower his wage demands could pave the way for a high-profile loan move to Barcelona, a club eager to bolster its attacking options. However, the Blaugranas' ability to navigate their financial hurdles will ultimately determine whether this deal goes through.