Barcelona are reportedly hoping to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United during the summer transfer window.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Barcelona have made direct contact with Marcus Rashford, and Manchester United might accept a loan deal for him. Ideally, the Red Devils would prefer to sell the player permanently, but they might be forced to agree to a loan if no permanent offer is on the table.

The academy graduate is valued at around £40-50 million this summer. Rashford does not appear to have a future at Manchester United, and he will be looking to move on permanently. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Barcelona need more quality and depth in their attacking unit, and the England international could prove to be a solid acquisition. Rashford has demonstrated his ability in the Premier League over the years, and there is little doubt that he is capable of succeeding in La Liga as well.

Rashford could be an asset for Barcelona

Not long ago, Rashford was regarded as one of the finest attacking players in the Premier League. However, he has struggled to recapture his peak form in recent seasons. A fresh start could be ideal for him, and Barcelona might be the club to bring out the best in him again.

As one of the biggest clubs in the world and the reigning La Liga champions, the Blaugrana are an attractive destination. The English striker is likely to be tempted by the opportunity to join them this summer. However, Barcelona are currently facing financial difficulties, and they are unlikely to be able to spend a large sum on the player. If they can secure him on loan for the upcoming season, it would be a major boost.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will need to bring in attacking reinforcements if Rashford leaves. Should they manage to offload the England international, they will need to sign a dynamic forward capable of playing in multiple attacking roles. United looked quite mediocre in attack last season, and if they want to compete for trophies, they must improve in that area of the pitch.