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Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano updated his personal podcast with insights on Barcelona-related transfer developments, presented below in his first-person account.
It is crucial to state that the deal for Alessandro Bastoni with Inter Milan has been completely, entirely frozen.
Currently, my understanding is that the Bastoni transfer to Inter Milan could collapse entirely very soon, as Inter Milan will not sell the player for €45 million or €50 million. Meanwhile, Barcelona is unwilling to spend €70 million on a defender at present, given they still need to add a striker, possibly a winger, and address several other positional needs. Consequently, there is a vast disparity in valuation between Barcelona and Inter Milan for this player, leaving the Bastoni-Barcelona deal in a state of complete stagnation and freeze—likely to be scrapped.
Next, we must assess the situation regarding Marcus Rashford. Behind-the-scenes contacts involving agents, Manchester United, and Barcelona regarding Marcus Rashford’s transfer are still ongoing. Thus, discussions over Rashford’s move persist between Barcelona and Manchester United. Manchester United insists on a €30 million fee, while Barcelona seeks more favorable terms to avoid paying the full €30 million upfront, aiming for more creative deal structures. This has been the status quo for months, yet communications continue because Marcus Rashford’s desire is to join and remain at Barcelona.
Marcus has made this clear both publicly and privately. According to my sources, Rashford has explicitly informed all parties involved that he wishes to continue his career at Barcelona. Now, obviously, the key lies in whether both clubs can reach a resolution, but developments are unfolding behind closed doors—contacts are actively taking place. While media coverage may be quiet, behind-the-scenes efforts to find a solution for Marcus Rashford persist, and the player is extremely enthusiastic about the possibility of staying at Barcelona. So, let’s monitor the situation closely. The Rashford-to-Barcelona saga is far from over; negotiations continue to secure the best financial outcome for both clubs and the player, who has already said “yes” to Barcelona and agreed to personal terms.
