Marcus Rashford agrees personal terms with Barcelona

Barcelona have moved a decisive step closer to turning Marcus Rashford’s season-long loan into a permanent transfer after the England forward agreed to a three-year contract with the Catalan club, according to a report in Spanish outlet SPORT.

Rashford, 28, arrived at Camp Nou last summer on a temporary deal from Manchester United and is approaching the final weeks of that arrangement as Barcelona battle Real Madrid for the LaLiga title. Having recently marked his return from injury with a 17-minute cameo against Villarreal, the winger is now poised to extend his stay in Spain beyond the current campaign.

SPORT indicates that Rashford has accepted a significant reduction in salary to ensure the proposed move adheres to LaLiga’s Financial Fair Play guidelines. The player has already verbally consented to the conditions tabled by Barça, and negotiations between the club and his representatives are described as positive and productive.

While personal terms have been settled, Barcelona still need to finalise the transfer structure with Manchester United before the switch can be made official. Discussions between the two clubs are ongoing, with supporters expected to monitor developments closely as the domestic season reaches its climax.

Should the deal be completed, Rashford’s arrival on a permanent basis would provide added depth on the left flank as Xavi Hernández’s squad look to defend the league crown they reclaimed last term.