Deco met with Rashford’s agent Arturo Canales and agency colleague Kostas Theoharides on Monday, signalling Barcelona’s intent to secure the England striker permanently. The club wants to negotiate a lower fee than the €30m option set in the loan deal.
Manchester United has kept the price firm, but Barcelona hopes the player’s desire to stay in Catalonia and the approaching summer window may open room for compromise. Salary differences also pose a challenge for the club’s tighter budget.