Marcus Rashford - Barcelona Watch

[Hammondo]

It's his wage that's expensive, not the transfer fee.

We do not know what he is asking for, if Barcelona won't go for him, its unlikely he can get a higher wage elsewhere.

 

[manutddjw]

Well played Barca. He’ll be back there next season on another loan. We’ll then have to drop our asking price on the next loan agreement or after this loan we’ll be struggling to offload a then 30 year old Rashford.

 

[Maagge]

We do not know what he is asking for, if Barcelona won't go for him, its unlikely he can get a higher wage elsewhere.

I mean he's not out of contract next year. He can simply sit on his arse here and be our highest earner.

 

[Hammondo]

I mean he's not out of contract next year. He can simply sit on his arse here and be our highest earner.

Very true.

 

[giorno]

Barcelona will have to replace Lewandowski next summer. Pretty much all of their budget will go into that

They're planning a real push for Kane or Haaland

 

[Hammondo]

Barcelona will have to replace Lewandowski next summer. Pretty much all of their budget will go into that

They're planning a real push for Kane or Haaland

There is no reality they can come close to affording haaland.

 

[giorno]

There is no reality they can come close to affording haaland.

They'll supposedly be fine with the league's financial rules and with the reopening of camp nou are expecting to have quite a bit of money to spend. If Haaland pushes for a move....

 

[Witchking]

No. Please do not come back. He may be a great guy outside of football, and probably does do a lot for the community. That's an excellent thing to do.

However he also behaves like an entitled player thinking he is better than he actually is.

He is talented and on his day be unplayable, but he is not the right fit with his attitude issues.

If Rashford doesn't get the space to run, that's 70-80% of his game gone.

Just need to find another club is Barcelona do not extend.

Also United with Cunha, Mbuemo and Amad are just better players up front than him.

Cunha especially keeps the ball under pressure and can play to unlock defenses.

Also Sesko will come good, he has the talent and would want to prove himself in a new league.

 

[ShinjiNinja26]

This lot are never gonna buy him. Cheap skate, opportunistic bastards!

 

[Leftback99]

Hardly a surprise.

 

[Orange Tree]

No one saw this coming.

 

[clarkydaz]

Hopefully the rumours about them not activating the clause aren't true. Their fans seem mixed, at best, about keeping him. Quotes from the last month from an English speaking + Spanish speaking Barcelona forum:


Reads like every Rashford performance thread on here.

Well thats very interesting

 

[Acheron]

From the beginning it was very unlikely they will sign him permanently. He's not worth it at that price and wages, even thought he's been more than ok as a substitute that offers squad depth. I also doubt he'll be willing to reduce his wages enough for Barcelona to consider a permanent move.

 

[HankHill]

No. Please do not come back. He may be a great guy outside of football, and probably does do a lot for the community. That's an excellent thing to do.

However he also behaves like an entitled player thinking he is better than he actually is.

He is talented and on his day be unplayable, but he is not the right fit with his attitude issues.

If Rashford doesn't get the space to run, that's 70-80% of his game gone.

Just need to find another club is Barcelona do not extend.

Also United with Cunha, Mbuemo and Amad are just better players up front than him.

Cunha especially keeps the ball under pressure and can play to unlock defenses.

Also Sesko will come good, he has the talent and would want to prove himself in a new league.

Which bit, crashing cars or having his PR team set up stunts to create a false image of a national sweetheart?

His true colours are clear to see.

I just hope we make some decent money out of him and invest it wisely.

 

[hossainanan]

He’s officially joined on loan for the season.

What we expecting out there? I think 25 goals is a reasonable expectation.

25 is ambitious, but not impossible. It depends on service and minutes. If he settles quickly and stays fit, you’re looking at 18–22 realistically. Anything above that is a dream season.

 

[Denis' cuff]

Maybe another loan is the best offer we’ll get. At least he’s off our books for another year. Maybe’s get bugger all for him at the end but not worst outcome. Nobody else wants him…. Oh, forgot.. he was brilliant at Villa, especially against Preston in the cup.

 

[MadDogg]

Do you have any proof of this? Because an extensive google search finds no such video, or transcript of video. Or any mention of this on the entire internet. Which considering the hyperbole that's created online whenever a player praises another, i find a little surprising.

I can't say I remember a video of all of the team discussing it, but I definitely remember seeing one or two of them saying it. I specifically remember that somebody (not a Utd player) said Rashford was the most skilful player in the England camp, which surprised him as he hadn't realised just how talented Rashford was until that time.

Rashford used to be very skilful at slow speeds. Once he got up to speed he struggled to manipulate the ball well and he became more of a kick and rush player, but from a standing start or when running at slow speeds he was able to pull off some brilliant stuff that destroyed defenders. He did seem to lose that over the last five or so years though, probably as he seemed to lose agility after the back injury.

 

[acnumber9]

I can't say I remember a video of all of the team discussing it, but I definitely remember seeing one or two of them saying it. I specifically remember that somebody (not a Utd player) said Rashford was the most skilful player in the England camp, and that he hadn't realised just how talented Rashford was until that time.

Rashford used to be very skilful at slow speeds. Once he got up to speed he struggled to manipulate the ball well and he became more of a kick and rush player, but from a standing start or when running at slow speeds he was able to pull off some brilliant stuff that destroyed defenders. He did seem to lose that over the last five or so years though, probably as he seemed to lose agility after the back injury.

I recall seeing this myself.

 

[Apokalips]

No, but I saw it years ago, maybe as part of a prematch. If you don’t believe I saw it that’s fine.

I have also heard/seen many players mention his name as the most skillful. I think Eze recently said how ridiculous Rashford is in training on Akinfenwa's podcast and I saw Villa's Onana bigging Rashford up on a podcast too.

Google won't necessarily just find videos/podcasts where the spoken word contains Rashford's ability so the whole "ChatGPT can't find it" complaint is unimportant.

 

[Posh Red]

I can't say I remember a video of all of the team discussing it, but I definitely remember seeing one or two of them saying it. I specifically remember that somebody (not a Utd player) said Rashford was the most skilful player in the England camp, which surprised him as he hadn't realised just how talented Rashford was until that time.

Rashford used to be very skilful at slow speeds. Once he got up to speed he struggled to manipulate the ball well and he became more of a kick and rush player, but from a standing start or when running at slow speeds he was able to pull off some brilliant stuff that destroyed defenders. He did seem to lose that over the last five or so years though, probably as he seemed to lose agility after the back injury.

It’s not particularly hard to believe if you’ve watched him play (on the occasion that he’s ’on it’). There’s also a tweet from Eze in this thread along the same lines.

 

[AjaxCunian]

Looked quite sharp when he came on, created a good chance for himself out of a counter and had a crucial roal in their 3rd goal. But he is never going to play Raphinha or Yamal out of the team. Lewa and Torres are also better strikers than him.

 

[Dec9003]

I think there’s a decent chance Barca do negotiate a deal to sign him. That said and it’s probably highly controversial but I’d have him back in the team if they don’t want him. Get him close to goal and he scores a good amount.

 

[matherto]

I think there’s a decent chance Barca do negotiate a deal to sign him. That said and it’s probably highly controversial but I’d have him back in the team if they don’t want him. Get him close to goal and he scores a good amount.

He’s got two league goals and six overall this year.

Not exactly a goal a game

 

[Dec9003]

He’s got two league goals and six overall this year.

Not exactly a goal a game

It’s not close to a goal a game no, but it’s a good amount for this stage in the season as I said. I think he’s set up a couple with some nice crosses too.

*edit* I think six is the same number Mbeumo (our top scorer) has and I would say he too has scored a good amount of goals.

 

[iHicksy]

Hopefully the rumours about them not activating the clause aren't true. Their fans seem mixed, at best, about keeping him. Quotes from the last month from an English speaking + Spanish speaking Barcelona forum:


Reads like every Rashford performance thread on here.

This is exactly what two of my bara supporting friends said. One's spanish the other's danish.

I was speaking on discord and i asked what his opinion was as a barca fan as he appears to be doing well. He said he wouldn't be bothered about signing him, he's decent as an impact sub but doesn't track back or work hard. His work rate is way below the other barca players like raphina. He said their other options on the wing are far far better and he's not of the barca required quality and seems lazy . Guess we'll see if they sign him.

My money's that they won't.

 

[Lay]

He’s officially joined on loan for the season.

What we expecting out there? I think 25 goals is a reasonable expectation.

19 more to go. Scored more in the UCL than the league so far

 

[Smores]

Someone will buy him it just won't be a fair fee. No matter who the manager is next season I don't want him back, you can't have him starting and he'll sulk being a sub.

Shame really as he'd be a good sub for certain games if only he had a professional attitude.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

While Marcus Rashford has put up some impressive numbers this season, it’s important to put them in context. At Barcelona, he’s competing with players like Raphinha - a player who could have won the Balon D'or, and Yamal, recently voted the second-best player in the world.

Given Barcelona’s current financial constraints, signing Rashford as a rotational option might not offer the best value for money, particularly when the club’s real priority is a top-class striker.

From Rashford’s perspective, missing out on a move to Barcelona most likely will hurt, but he’s already made his statement this season. He’s proven that he’s still capable of performing at the highest level. Sure, his all-round game might not be quite what it once was, but his stats remain strong. Even if Barcelona pass on him, there’s no doubt he’ll attract interest from other top clubs. The only real hurdle might be his wages.

 

[Semper Fudge]

While Marcus Rashford has put up some impressive numbers this season, it’s important to put them in context. At Barcelona, he’s competing with players like Raphinha - a player who could have won the Balon D'or, and Yamal, recently voted the second-best player in the world.

Given Barcelona’s current financial constraints, signing Rashford as a rotational option might not offer the best value for money, particularly when the club’s real priority is a top-class striker.

From Rashford’s perspective, missing out on a move to Barcelona most likely will hurt, but he’s already made his statement this season. He’s proven that he’s still capable of performing at the highest level. Sure, his all-round game might not be quite what it once was, but his stats remain strong. Even if Barcelona pass on him, there’s no doubt he’ll attract interest from other top clubs. The only real hurdle might be his wages.

Cheers, ChatGPT.

 

[IrishRedDevil]

He won’t end up at Barcelona but his value is higher, so it worked out for United.

 

[Ekeke]

Joint 2nd most assists in La Liga - 6 with Luis Milla. Started several less matches than all the players with similar amounts

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Cheers, ChatGPT.

I asked ChatGPT how to respond to your comment. Unfortunately, I cant repeat what it said. It does; however, ryhme with punt. Hope that helps.

 

[manutddjw]

He won’t end up at Barcelona but his value is higher, so it worked out for United.

it hasn’t really worked out for us. We’re back in the same situation we were in in the summer with Rashford holding all the cards. No doubt Barcelona will ask for another loan and Rashford will turn down any other offer and insist on going back to Barcelona.

 

[adamwest]

I recall seeing this myself.

It was Eze

 

[Himannv]

Hopefully the rumours about them not activating the clause aren't true. Their fans seem mixed, at best, about keeping him. Quotes from the last month from an English speaking + Spanish speaking Barcelona forum:


Reads like every Rashford performance thread on here.

Yeah, very consistent with the opinions of him on here really.

Hopefully he’s open to accepting an offer from a different club. For our sake, perhaps a club in the Middle East.

 

[Cnaiür urs Skiötha]

The other English players have also been targeted by the Rashy propaganda machine.
I like him as what he is. A good impact player who would be my first choice to bring on when the game is not going to plan. There were several games this season where I wished he was on our bench with our dire attacking play.

 

[Red_toad]

I mean he's not out of contract next year. He can simply sit on his arse here and be our highest earner.

Took a pay cut to leave, so very likely he’d not do that. I’d say he’ll end up back at Barca on loan, or somewhere in Italy.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Hopefully the rumours about them not activating the clause aren't true. Their fans seem mixed, at best, about keeping him. Quotes from the last month from an English speaking + Spanish speaking Barcelona forum:


Reads like every Rashford performance thread on here.

I’ve noticed this thread hasn’t been bumped because of goals/assists in a while. Are Barca getting to experience the standard Rashford boom/bust cycle we’ve got to know so well?

 

[BarstoolProphet]

I’ve noticed this thread hasn’t been bumped because of goals/assists in a while. Are Barca getting to experience the standard Rashford boom/bust cycle we’ve got to know so well?

Raphinha is back now so Rashford is back to being a backup.

Barca apparently scouting Nusa heavily and see him as a potentially better investment than Rashford, which makes sense.

 

[Frank White]

I’ve noticed this thread hasn’t been bumped because of goals/assists in a while. Are Barca getting to experience the standard Rashford boom/bust cycle we’ve got to know so well?

Last 3 games he's missed one due to a bug, got 45 and 20 ish in the next 2 and there wasn't much to write home about in either game.

He was decent in the last cameo appearance but with Raphinha back he's going to be getting these sort of minutes probably until the CL rolls around again and they might need to rotate.