'Personal terms': Fabrizio Romano's bombshell update indicates heartbreak for 27yo Man United star
Manchester United could be in for a frustrating summer as they struggle to find takers for their high-profile misfits.
Marcus Rashford had hoped for a fairytale move to Barcelona, but that dream appears to be slipping away.
According to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano, Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams has agreed personal terms with Barcelona.
The two La Liga clubs are now working on a transfer fee to complete the transfer.
Williams is seen as a strong back-up option to Raphinha and rising star Lamine Yamal.
The Spanish giants are not in the best space financially, and signing both Williams and Rashford looks next to impossible.
That leaves United with the task of finding a new suitor to offload the England international.
Rashford spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Aston Villa.
He performed decently but missed the final few games due to injury.
Manager Ruben Amorim believes that Rashford lacks full commitment.
The head coach did not even hesitate to leave him out of 11 matchday squads last season.
The 27-year-old is currently drawing a hefty paycheck of around £300,000 per week.
Only a few clubs in Europe have the capacity to match those salary demands.
United are facing a near-identical dilemma with Jadon Sancho, who reportedly rejected a permanent move to Chelsea because he refused to take a pay cut.
While Rashford has two years left on his deal, Sancho can walk away for free next summer, making the situation even trickier.
The Red Devils ideally want a straight sale of the English duo but may be forced to settle for loan deals if no buyers step forward.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .