Manchester United are running out of time to determine the future of Marcus Rashford despite being extensively linked with an exit

Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona could be off (Image: PA)
Marcus Rashford’s anticipated transfer to Barcelona may be jeopardised due to Andreas Christensen’s injury.
As the winter transfer season approaches its closure on February 3 at 11 PM, Manchester United is facing a time constraint to address Rashford’s future. The 27-year-old remains excluded from Ruben Amorim’s squad, having not participated in a match since the 3-2 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest in December.
Barcelona has been the bookmakers’ preferred choice to acquire the player; nevertheless, Rashford’s pay poses a challenge due to their financial difficulties. The Spanish publication SPORT asserts that Rashford is their primary preference, a fact that has been conveyed to his representatives.
Nonetheless, a decision will probably be rendered only in the last hours of the transfer window, so exerting pressure on United, provided no other club acquires him before that time. According to the report, Barcelona has their proposal ‘prepared’ but has not yet submitted it to Manchester United.
In light of the difficulties encountered in registering Dani Olmo during the summer, the Spanish giants aim to prevent a recurrence with Rashford. It is asserted that Barcelona possesses ‘definitive figures’ on their willingness to acquire Rashford on loan until the season’s conclusion, which would need the striker accepting a salary reduction.
Nevertheless, their strategy may now be compromised due to the injury sustained by Andreas Christensen during training on Tuesday. The Danish centre-back incurred an injury to his right leg and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks, compelling Barcelona to reassess their strategies.
Brentford is reportedly pursuing Christensen, as manager Thomas Frank aims to enhance his defensive lineup. The injury to the 28-year-old may significantly hinder Barcelona’s efforts to get Rashford, prompting them to prioritise the acquisition of a new defender before Monday’s deadline.