Barcelona sporting director Deco has claimed that the Spanish giants are prioritizing contract renewals before considering any renewal New recruits When asked about the club's interest in Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford.
The Catalan giants are One of the many European clubs To be linked to a move by an unfavored striker. While Milan's interest has waned and Rashford's desire to join Bundesliga strugglers Borussia Dortmund is in question, Barcelona have been tipped for the England international. A “dream” destination..
Reports emerged Earlier this month, Barcelona were preparing a bid for Rashford, but Deco was keen to play down any transfer speculation.
Not long ago Barcelona When he faced Benfica in the penultimate round of the Champions League first round on Tuesday, Deco was asked about his meeting in Lisbon with Arturo Canales, Manchester United's intermediary regarding any transfer for Rashford. “We are on the subject of (financial) fair play,” Deco said. MovistarHe added: “Arranging that, if we can finally strengthen the team, we will try, but today there is nothing.”
Deco stressed that Barcelona's first priority is to ensure that they do not penetrate LeagueStrict financial regulations. The club actually had to appeal to the Spanish government to secure a state of emergency (f temporary) Dani Olmo and Pau Victor's recordings this season.
Barcelona is also actively negotiating new contracts for several first-team players, which will put further pressure on the club's fragile economic situation.
Deco declared: “These are issues related to fair play, and the priorities today are to renew the important players we have in the team.” “Once this is over, we can focus on one reinforcement or another, but this is not something the coach asked of us.”
Latest reports in British media It suggests that Rashford is keen to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place. Ruben Amorim has not given the 27-year-old a single minute of first-team action since mid-December, but the boyhood united The fan is said to be doing extra training sessions looking for a way to get back into the head coach's plans.
