Barcelona and Manchester United are in discussions to negotiate a loan deal for Marcus Rashford, with just five days remaining in the January transfer window, according to The Telegraph (h/t SPORT).

Rashford's Situation at Manchester United

The 27-year-old forward has been exiled from the squad by United manager Ruben Amorim, leaving his future at the club uncertain. Despite interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, Rashford is only considering a move to Barcelona or remaining at Old Trafford.

Financial Hurdles for Barcelona

Barcelona are eager to bring Rashford in but are struggling with financial constraints. The club must offload players before making any signings due to La Liga’s salary cap rules. Ansu Fati’s reluctance to leave and Andreas Christensen’s injury have further complicated their efforts to clear space.

Currently, negotiations are centered around Rashford’s salary, with Manchester United looking to save on his wages. Barcelona, however, have only agreed to cover 50% of his salary until June.

Barcelona’s Last-Minute Transfer Window Strategy

For the deal to go through, Barcelona are hoping to free up funds through:

• Potential sales of youth academy players to Saudi clubs.
• A 50% stake in ex-player Mika Marmol’s potential move to Roma.

Rashford’s Future Still Uncertain

Rashford is reportedly set on joining Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and is willing to wait until the last moments of the transfer window. If a deal cannot be finalized, he may be forced to remain at Manchester United, risking the possibility of spending the rest of the season on the bench.

With the transfer deadline on February 3, the next few days will be crucial in determining whether Rashford makes the switch to La Liga or stays at Old Trafford.