Deco met with Rashford’s agent Arturo Canales and agency colleague Kostas Theoharides on Monday, laying groundwork for a permanent deal. Barcelona wants to secure the England striker but aims to negotiate a lower fee than the €30 million clause set last summer.
Manchester United has kept the purchase price firm, citing the existing agreement. Barcelona also faces wage constraints, as the forward’s current salary at United is beyond the club’s budget, meaning a potential wage cut would be necessary if the move materializes.