Barcelona are believed to be planning to boost their coffers with player sales over the summer in a bid to secure Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis this season. As well as Rashford, Barcelona are thought to be eyeing a move for a fresher No 9 to take over from Lewandowski, with Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez thought to be a major target. Laporta is a keen backer of Flick in the dugout, who in turn is keen for Rashford to stay. ‘It’s a pressure that you look forward to and a pressure that I want to have whilst I’m playing football. It’s a fantastic environment for me to continue my football journey.’Asked about how he had enjoyed settling into life in Barcelona, Rashford said: ‘From the minute that I arrived I felt welcome.

Source: Daily Mail March 25, 2026 00:26 UTC