Marcus Rashford's hopes of securing a permanent move to Barcelona are hanging by a thread after the Catalan club's financial struggles came to light. Barcelona hold an option to buy the Manchester United forward for £26m this summer following a successful loan spell, but they are finding it difficult to meet the fee.
The Spanish giants are reportedly running out of money to complete the renovation of the Nou Camp, with the project exceeding its £1.25bn budget. A loan from Goldman Sachs has proved insufficient, and the club will seek to raise its credit limit at an upcoming meeting.
Work on the stadium, including two VIP rings and a third tier, could stretch until next summer, with the final phase—adding a roof—requiring another temporary relocation. Barcelona are hesitant to pay the full option fee and may try to negotiate a lower price or extend Rashford's loan, against Manchester United's wish for a permanent sale.
Other clubs, such as Bayern Munich, are interested in Rashford and willing to meet United's £26m asking price, but the 28-year-old has no desire to join them. He remains focused on his dream of playing for Barcelona and is currently concentrating on England's pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica.
