Overview
- Club-to-club talks are at a stalemate, with Manchester United insisting Barcelona pay the full €30m option to buy to keep Marcus Rashford.
- Laporta said Barcelona could extend Rashford’s loan or pay part of the clause now and settle the rest later, with any decision aligned to sporting director Deco’s plan.
- Reports in Spain say Barcelona have added Chelsea’s Pedro Neto to their shortlist for the wings, attracted by his versatility and positive technical reports.
- A move for Neto would be costly given Chelsea’s reported €60m outlay and his contract through 2031, though agent Jorge Mendes’ close relationship with Barca could ease discussions.
- Barcelona’s summer decisions are shaped by priorities at centre-back and striker, LaLiga registration constraints and the presidential election, even as Hansi Flick backs keeping Rashford after his 10-goal, 13-assist campaign.