Marcus Rashford is taking the piss out of Manchester United by holding out for his "dream" move to Barcelona. The Red Devils want to flog him for £40million, but the Catalan mugs are trying to push through a loan deal instead.
Rashford's advisers in talks with Barca
Rashford's advisers have been brown-nosing Barca's sporting director Deco, hoping to secure a move for the 27-year-old. United are desperate to get his £350,000-a-week wages off their payroll, but Barcelona are taking liberties by pushing for a loan.
Aston Villa loan spell
Rashford had a decent spell at Aston Villa last season, making ten goal contributions in 17 appearances. But he missed the last four games with a dodgy hamstring, which is just typical of his luck.
Villa covered 75% of Rashford's wages
Villa agreed to cover 75% of Rashford's excessive wages when they loaned him from United. Prior to joining Villa, Rashford hadn't featured in any of United's last 12 games, which shows how much of a liability he had become.
United's frustration with Rashford
Ruben Amorim, United's manager, has made it clear he doesn't want Rashford back at Old Trafford. Rashford's antics are causing a right headache for the club, and they're stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to offload him.
Conclusion
Rashford's dream move to Barcelona is a kick in the teeth for United, who are trying to flog him for a hefty fee. But with Barca playing silly buggers and pushing for a loan, United might have to grin and bear it. Rashford's advisors are buttering up Deco, hoping to secure the move, but it remains to be seen if the deal will go through. One thing's for sure, Rashford's antics are causing a right ruckus at Old Trafford.
