Barcelona's sporting director Deco held a meeting with Rashford’s representatives, Arturo Canales and Kostas Theoharides, to lay the groundwork for a permanent signing. The club wants to secure the England striker while attempting to lower the €30 million purchase clause set in the loan deal.
Manchester United has kept the fee firm, and Barcelona faces wage constraints that would require Rashford to accept a significant pay cut if he stays in Catalonia. Negotiations are already underway ahead of the summer window.