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Barcelona Meet Rashford Agents Over Transfer

Barcelona director Deco met with Marcus Rashford's agents to negotiate a permanent transfer for the forward, aiming to reduce the €30m purchase option.

Barcelona director Deco met with Marcus Rashford's agent Arturo Canales on Monday to begin negotiations for the forward's permanent transfer. The meeting also included Kostas Theoharides, who played a key role in facilitating Rashford's loan move last summer.

Barcelona wants to reduce the €30 million purchase option, though Manchester United considers the amount settled and non-negotiable. The Catalans also face salary concerns as they cannot match Rashford's current wages at United, though the player has expressed a desire to remain in Catalonia.