Incoming Real Madrid manager eyeing a shock move for on-loan Barcelona star | OneFootball

After a successful loan spell in Catalonia, Marcus Rashford’s future has become a major talking point this summer.

Barcelona have the option to sign the Englishman permanently for €30 million, but that is proving to be an obstacle for the club given their economic situation.

That is why Rashford’s future remains uncertain, with a return to Manchester United not ruled out as Michael Carrick looks to rebuild around the English international.

Jose Mourinho wants Rashford

Mourinho has worked with Mourinho in the past. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

In the midst of all this, the Rashford saga has just gotten more interesting, thanks to the potential inclusion of Real Madrid into the mix.

According to the Independent (h/t SPORT), Mourinho, who looks set to become the next Real Madrid coach, wants to sign Rashford for his project at Santiago Bernabeu.

The report suggests Rashford is one of the players Mourinho would like in his new Real Madrid team, which is set for a major rebuild in the summer.

The Portuguese tactician has worked with the Englishman at Manchester United, with the player being involved in 48 goals in 125 matches under Mourinho.

Rashford only wants Barcelona

Rashford is keen on Barcelona stay. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

However, a surprise switch to Real Madrid this summer is almost ruled out, as far as Rashford is concerned.

The report suggests the attacker has his heart set on a prolonged stay in Catalonia and is ready to make significant salary adjustments in order to push for a permanent move.

Barcelona are also exploring multiple avenues in which they could possibly sign the attacker on a cut-price deal or at least extend his loan spell for another reason.

Mourinho, therefore, may have to look elsewhere in his bid to upgrade Real Madrid’s offensive line next season.