Barcelona have received a surprise boost for Marcus Rashford with the midfielder agreeing to move to Saudi Arabia

Barcelona received an offer from the Saudi club Al-Ittihad Banner Barcelona Athletic captain Unai Hernandez has been unveiled, with the La Liga side keen to raise funds to sign Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.

The 20-year-old Hernandez is a key part of Barcelona’s academy set-up and has made a handful of appearances from the bench for the first-team. His current contract is set to expire in the summer, and there was speculation that he would extend his stay at the club.

But Saudi interest has now complicated matters sports Hernandez has asked to sit out Barcelona’s youth team while he negotiates a move to the Etihad, which could be worth around €5 million.

Hernandez is not the only young player Saudi Arabia is eyeing. Defensive midfielder Bau Brim She stated to be careful on making the move, while winger Arnau Pradas is also considering heading to the Middle East this month.

These sales would go a long way to help Barcelona Finance the transfer of Rashford, who is available on loan after having been He was denied by United coach Ruben Amorim. The Englishman is believed to be willing to take a pay cut to join Hansi Flick’s side on loan this month, but Barcelona need to free up some money before they can make the move.

It remains to be seen whether sales of a few young talents will free up enough to sign Rashford, however sports Add that Barcelona could soon receive an offer that would guarantee sufficient financial freedom as Saudi dealmakers also look to lure Pedri to the Middle East.

Barcelona have no desire to part ways with Pedri, who is instead expected to renew his contract soon, but Saudi officials will continue to try to persuade the 22-year-old to leave until he puts pen to paper.

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