Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has reportedly given the go-ahead for the club to reignite their interest in Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford.
As per Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Rashford has now emerged as Barcelona’s top target, replacing Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, who was initially their main focus.
While Diaz had been the priority, Liverpool’s refusal to engage in talks has forced Barcelona to change course. The Catalan giants are now concentrating their efforts on securing Rashford.
Plettenberg posted on X:
“As reported on July 6, Marcus Rashford is now the leading target for FC Barcelona. The club is determined to try again and is fully invested in the move. A few weeks ago, Luis Diaz was the main objective, but Liverpool turned down the approach. Now, Rashford is clearly the primary focus. Talks are active, and Hansi Flick approved the move days ago. The 27-year-old winger is expected to depart Manchester United.”
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**Can Rashford deliver for Barcelona?**
Marcus Rashford has world-class potential, though his recent form has not quite lived up to expectations.
**His recent stats:**
* **2020/21 (Man Utd):** 57 games, 21 goals
* **2021/22 (Man Utd):** 32 games, 5 goals
* **2022/23 (Man Utd):** 56 games, 30 goals
* **2023/24 (Man Utd):** 43 games, 8 goals
* **2024/25 (Man Utd):** 24 games, 7 goals
* **2024/25 (Aston Villa – loan):** 17 games, 4 goals
Rashford has fallen out of favor at Old Trafford and didn’t make a strong impression during his loan spell at Aston Villa. Still, Barcelona may believe they can revive his career, while Rashford himself could benefit from a fresh start in Spain.
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**What About Luis Diaz?**
Liverpool remains determined to keep hold of Luis Diaz despite growing interest. Bayern Munich is also reportedly monitoring the Colombian winger, according to Christian Falk (CF Bayern Insider).
Given Liverpool’s refusal to sell, Barcelona has turned to Rashford, though some may view this as a step down in terms of quality.
