Bidding war for Rashford: Juventus joins the interest and... threatens Barça?

Published New:13/07/2025 - 00:42h

Updated New:13/07/2025 - 10:10h

Juventus joins the bidding war with Barça for Marcus Rashford. But the player's desire is to wear the azulgrana shirt, and he has reportedly made this known.

As expected, the players in the orbit of FC Barcelona are among the most desired in the summer transfer market. A clear example of this is Marcus Rashford, who in recent days, in addition to being linked with Barça, has also been linked with Fenerbahçe and now with Juventus of Turin.

According to the English media 'The Sun Sport', the Manchester United left winger has become the main priority of the Italian team to continue strengthening their attack after the incorporation of Jonathan Davis as a free agent.

Despite this, the player's desire would be to wear the azulgrana shirt, something he has made clear in different ways. Rashford has spared no effort in conveying to the blaugrana board that he is willing to do whatever it takes to play for the Catalan team; he would even accept a salary reduction from the approximately 18 to 20 million euros gross per year.

Barça seriously considers the possible incorporation of Rashford

Similarly, in recent hours, the German journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that Marcus Rashford has become Barça's number 1 target to strengthen the left wing. He also added that the technical director Hansi Flick has given the green light to the sports management to carry out the operation.

Subsequently, 'El Chiringuito de Jugones' revealed that president Joan Laporta, coach Flick and agent Pini Zahavi (intermediary in the possible signing of Rashford) held a meeting in a restaurant in Barcelona.

Although, until now, the topic of conversation of said meeting has not been revealed, it is believed that Marcus could have been the point to be discussed in said meeting.

However, this is based on mere speculation, as it is also thought that the topic of the renewal of Frenkie de Jong (since he is now being represented by the Israeli agent) or about Robert Lewandowski, who is also in charge of Zahavi and recent rumors link him with Arab football.

Luis Díaz becomes complicated for Barça... and Rashford takes the lead

The Colombian Luis Díaz was the favorite in the culé sports management. Despite this, Liverpool's high economic demands would have tipped the balance in favor of the Englishman so that Barcelona decided to start evaluating the moves they can make for him.

In this sense, the Anfield Road team would be demanding around 82 million euros to listen to offers for the '7' coffee maker, a figure that Barcelona would not be willing to reach. Unlike the 'red devils', who would demand at least 40 'kilos' for Rashford.

Although the azulgrana team seemed to have a clear path after Fenerbahçe gave up its intention to add him to its ranks due to his high salary.

However, now with Juventus on the scene, Barça will have to put its plan into action if it really wants him. Will the player's desire prevail or will 'Juve' win the game against the culé team? It will be known as the summer transfer market progresses.