Laporta proposes alternative to keep on-loan star at Barcelona – ‘There are formulae’ | OneFootball

Marcus Rashford may not be the most visually appealing Barcelona player or an individual cut out for the team’s trademark style.

His dynamism, however, has helped him bring a new facet to the Catalans’ game, something that has given great returns in terms of numbers.

Given his reasonable return in terms of goals and assists, Barcelona are seriously considering triggering his €30 million purchase clause. Their financial situation, however, forces them to look for alternative ways of securing his future for a lower sum.

Laporta speaks

Speaking on Jijantes (h/t Mundo Deportivo) in a recent interview, presidential pre-candidate Joan Laporta opened up on alternative options to keep Rashford at the club if he is elected to power.

“We could extend the loan more, we depend on what Deco wants,” he began, hinting at extending the loan instead of a permanent transfer immediately.

He then insisted that it remained a possibility to pay a part of the €30 million clause to extend the loan for one more season and thereby defer the permanent transfer by another season.

What does the future hold for Rashford? (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

“There are formulae, such as paying part of the purchase option to Manchester United, and the rest we will see.”

Laporta then spoke on how signing Rashford only made sense given his numbers, saying,

“He gives us good numbers in goals and statistics, good vibes, and is very much for the foundation.”

What is Rashford’s situation?

Sources in England bring to light that Manchester United will not be open to negotiations or bargaining, given Rashford’s numbers and his contract until 2028.

They do not want to let the player go for anything less than what he is worth, and it will thus be difficult to cut out a deal with them as matters stand.

Barcelona, however, are adamant on finding a way to work out a deal that gives them control over him while also managing an economic compromise. Needless to say, an agreement is still far off.