According to SPORT, Deco and agent Arturo Canales met on Monday to prepare the ground for talks with Manchester United. Barcelona aims to retain the 28-year-old England international but is seeking to reduce the €30 million purchase option agreed in last summer's loan deal. The main point of friction is the valuation, with Manchester United considering the pact closed and showing no willingness to lower the price. Kostas Theoharides, who helped facilitate Rashford's initial loan move, was also present in the meeting. Barcelona believes his involvement could prove significant in what is expected to be complex negotiations. The club is also concerned about Rashford's salary as they cannot match Manchester United's figures, and the player would need to accept a significant wage reduction if he wishes to remain in Catalonia, where he has expressed a desire to stay.
Barcelona Meets Rashford Agents Over €30M Transfer
FC Barcelona director Deco met with Marcus Rashford's representatives to begin negotiations for the forward's permanent transfer from Manchester United.