Barcelona has been focused on strengthening their attack for the second half of the season, aiming to improve offensive performance and secure success in various competitions. Coach Hansi Flick is prioritizing the addition of a striker who can fit into the team’s style and serve as a suitable alternative to Robert Lewandowski.
According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Marcus Rashford is Barcelona’s main target for this role. Flick believes the Manchester United forward would be an ideal fit for his system, capable of playing as a central striker when Lewandowski needs rest, or alongside key attackers like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Rashford has expressed a strong desire to join Barcelona and is willing to wait until the last minute for the deal to happen, as long as the club can find a financial solution. However, Barcelona’s financial challenges remain a major hurdle. The club’s leadership, under Joan Laporta and Deco, is working to find ways to bring Rashford in, potentially on loan until the season’s end.
Flick has already planned how to use Rashford, aiming to utilize his speed and finishing ability in a versatile attacking role. Rashford could rotate between the left wing and central attack, helping to manage Lewandowski’s minutes, especially as the Polish striker is 36 years old.
The news of Rashford’s potential arrival has generated excitement in the Barcelona dressing room, with players like Balde, Gavi, and Pedri enthusiastic about how his presence would enhance the team’s attacking options.
For now, Barcelona is working quietly to finalize the deal before the winter transfer window closes. Although Rashford is eager to move, the completion of the transfer depends on resolving the club’s financial issues swiftly. What is clear is that Flick is eager to integrate Rashford into the team as a key forward for the second half of the season.
