Barcelona transfer hiccup points to Manchester United reality Ruben Amorim must solve

Manchester: The buzz around Marcus Rashford’s future is heating up. Clubs are eyeing him for a January move, but there’s a hitch. His salary is a big sticking point.

Rashford has played 24 matches this season, netting seven goals. But since Ruben Amorim took over, he’s only been on the pitch six times and missed the last five games. There’s a strong feeling he might leave Old Trafford soon to find his form again.

After turning down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, he’s still got plenty of interest from top European leagues. This week, talks about a loan to AC Milan have picked up, with Juventus, Tottenham, and Borussia Dortmund also in the mix.

Interestingly, Barcelona is now in the conversation. Their sporting director, Deco, thinks signing Rashford could work. But here’s the catch: his hefty salary of £325,000 a week is a major concern.

Barcelona needs to clear some salary space to make this happen. They might have to sell some big names like Ronald Araujo or Ansu Fati. If they can’t, Rashford’s move to Camp Nou might not happen.

United is feeling the pinch too. If they ever want to make a permanent deal, Rashford’s wages will be a headache. This salary issue is a recurring theme for Amorim’s squad.

With United needing to sell before they can buy, some players not in Amorim’s plans are struggling to find new homes. Casemiro and Antony, both on high wages, could be let go if the right offers come in.

If things go south and none of these players leave, United will have to face the music. Their past decisions on wages are coming back to bite them. They seem to be learning from their mistakes, especially with young talent Kobbie Mainoo wanting a new contract.

Negotiations for Mainoo haven’t been smooth, likely due to the club’s aim to cut down on their wage bill. The tricky part? There are players on better deals who aren’t really pulling their weight.