Don’t worry about where to start! It’s revealed that Arsenal is interested in signing Rashford if Barcelona doesn’t buy him out

This summer, Barcelona achieved great success by loaning Rashford from Manchester United. Since the start of the season, Rashford has played 14 games on behalf of Barcelona, ​​contributing 6 goals and 7 assists, quickly winning the trust of the coaching staff. According to foreign media "CaughtOffSide", Barcelona hopes to convert Rashford's loan into a permanent transfer. He is the number one signing target in coach Flick's 2026 plan.

However, Rashford faces multiple challenges in staying at Barcelona. First of all, Barcelona's financial situation is not good, and Rashford's buyout cost is as high as 35 million euros. Secondly, Rashford signed a high-paying contract with Manchester United in the summer of 2023, which far exceeds Barcelona's fair play red line. Barcelona hopes to open a long-term contract with "low base + high float" and fill the gap through performance bonuses and image rights sharing. But whether Rashford can accept this plan is still unknown.

Once Rashford finally breaks down with Barcelona, ​​Arsenal hopes to take advantage of the situation and sign him directly from Manchester United. "CaughtOffSide" reported that Arsenal intends to make a major upgrade to the left winger position in 2026, which is regarded as the last piece of the puzzle for Arteta's long-term team building. Arsenal have explored a number of options over the past two summer transfer windows, including Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams and Real Madrid's Rodrygo, but have yet to sign a striker who meets Arteta's requirements.

Now, Arsenal finally have a recognized center, and they must turn their attention back to filling the left winger vacancy. Arsenal believes internally that the introduction of a suitable left winger can improve the team's offensive balance and competitiveness in various competitions. Multiple target players have been linked with other moves in recent weeks, including Yildiz and Leao. The most surprising name, however, is Rashford.

According to "Caught Offside", Rashford was in excellent form during his loan spell at Barcelona, ​​contributing 6 goals and 7 assists in 14 games. Arsenal are willing to step in to sign him if his negotiations with Barcelona break down. His versatility and versatility in the frontcourt are very attractive to Arteta.