Barcelona prefer Premier League winger to permanent Rashford deal

Barcelona would prefer to sign Manchester City winger Savinho this summer over finalising a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford .

Rashford joined Barcelona on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United last summer and has made a positive impact in Catalonia.

The 28-year-old has 10 goals and nine assists across all competitions and can be signed for a modest fee of £26m at the end of the campaign. However, he has started just two of the club’s last seven La Liga games when fit, raising doubts over a permanent deal.

According to El Nacional, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick would be ‘prepared to miss out’ on Rashford if the club can secure a deal for Savinho . The latter has started just five games in the Premier League for Manchester City this season and was subject of interest from Tottenham Hostspur last summer.

He signed a new deal after an offer from Spurs was rejected but could consider his options, after losing his place following the signings of Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.

City would demand a fee in excess of £50m for the 21-year-old, a fee that could prove prohibitive for Barcelona .

However, the Spanish champions could explore a deal if Savinho is available, having been impressed with the winger during a previous La Liga spell at Girona. Flick is believed to consider Savinho a better tactical fit than Rashford for his plans.

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