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“I have often said that I am very happy with the players I have. Only three are missing. Iñigo Martínez, for a short time, Marc Bernal and Ter Stegen. I'm very happy with the team and the way all the players are performing. But the transfer window is the job of sports director Deco.. Asked to react to the Marcus Rashford rumor this Friday at a press conference, Hansi Flick did not wish to say more about the England international (60 caps, 17 goals). However, the Manchester United striker, more than ever on the move, remains the Culers' priority for this winter transfer window.
Dortmund still in the race, Barça under pressure
Not part of Ruben Amorim's plans and while his departure today seems inevitable, the Manchester native finds himself at the heart of many desires. In recent hours, Sport affirmed, in this regard, that the representatives of Borussia Dortmund had met with the player's entourage to present him with a formal offer. In fact, the German team would have put on the table an economic proposal superior to that of the other contenders. Enough to satisfy the Mancunian team. The Spanish media also added that the good relations between Dortmund and the Red Devils, consolidated in past operations such as the signing of Jadon Sancho, could facilitate the agreement between the clubs.
Yes, but there you have it, a departure across the Rhine is clearly not yet confirmed, especially since the main person concerned continues to give his preference to Barça and the Blaugranas technician remains a big fan of the 1m85 right-hander, considering this one as a possible key player for the rest of the season and the future. For his part, Rashford decided to give the Culers an ultimatum. A blow of pressure which does not help the affairs of Barça, in financial difficulty and already aware that the Red Devils will not be willing to cover part of the player's salary in the event of a loan. Therefore, to achieve its goals, Barça will have to resolve a major problem, namely freeing up part of its payroll in order to absorb Rashford's high salary and thus comply with financial fair play.
Ansu Fati, X factor of the file?
An obstacle which could, however, be resolved thanks to a player currently present in the Barcelona squad. Indeed, Sport adds, this Saturday, that Ansu Fati could allow Barça to unblock this situation. While the Barça academy player does not fit into Hansi Flick's plans, a departure would offer room for maneuver to the current 3rd in La Liga. As a reminder, the 22-year-old player, who returned from a loan at Brighton last summer, is currently in the sights of Real Betis, West Ham, Tottenham, Como and Girona. “For me it is important to be honest with the players. I was honest with him. It's his decision. We talked about the possibilities it has. If he wants to stay, fine. He comes from La Masia. We will take care of him. Maybe he can get back to what we want and expect of him.”for his part confided Hansi Flick about the Barcelona crack.
Relaunched this Friday on a possible request from Ansu Fati to leave the Catalan club this winter, the German technician was also very clear on this subject: “this did not happen. I don't approach things like that. He likes to talk and we have conversations. There is that possibility, but what I think, I will tell him. I'll be honest. Now it no longer makes sense to talk about this.”. While waiting to see whether or not Barça will find a way out for the 1m78 right-hander in order to definitively accelerate the Marcus Rashford file, AC Milan, another club interested in the arrival of the Englishman, has decided to withdraw from the offer. According to several Italian sources, the Rossoneri will, in fact, attribute their place outside the EU on this winter market to the incorporation of Kyle Walker, in the process of leaving Manchester City.
