Barcelona is reportedly targeting Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford after failing to secure the services of Athletic Bilbao‘s Nico Williams, according to a report from Sky Sports.

Barcelona‘s Pursuit of Rashford

After missing out on Williams, who recently signed a new contract with Bilbao, Barcelona has shifted its focus to Rashford. The 23-year-old English forward has been a key player for Manchester United, scoring 19 goals in the 2019-20 season.

Barcelona believes that Rashford’s pace and skill would be a perfect fit for their attacking lineup, which already includes Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Antoine Griezmann. The Spanish giants are willing to offer a significant amount of money to secure Rashford’s services.

Manchester United‘s Stance

Manchester United, however, is not willing to let Rashford go easily. The club values the forward highly and believes he is an essential part of their future plans. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Rashford’s performances and commitment to the team.

It remains to be seen whether Barcelona‘s offer will be enough to persuade Manchester United to sell Rashford. The English club has a history of rejecting large offers for their key players, as seen in the case of Paul Pogba.

Barcelona‘s Transfer Strategy

Barcelona‘s pursuit of Rashford is part of their strategy to revamp their attack. The club has been linked with several forwards in recent months, including Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Juventus’ Federico Chiesa.

Barcelona‘s new manager, Ronald Koeman, is looking to build a team that can compete with the likes of Bayern Munich and Liverpool in the Champions League. The Dutch coach believes that adding quality forwards to the team will help them achieve this goal.

Conclusion

Barcelona‘s interest in Marcus Rashford adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing transfer saga. While Manchester United is determined to keep their star forward, Barcelona is willing to do whatever it takes to secure his services. As the transfer window continues, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how this situation unfolds.

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