Rashford is determined to secure a place at Barcelona.

Marcus Rashford is not willing to let the signing of Anthony Gordon disrupt his plans to stay at Barcelona. Despite the arrival of the English winger at a hefty cost, the 28-year-old England international remains determined to secure a permanent contract with the Catalans, sources close to the player confirm.

Rashford, who joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United last summer, has been regaining the momentum of his career under Hansi Flick’s management. In 49 games for the club, the forward has scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists, figures that underscore his impact on the Blaugrana squad. The initial agreement included a fixed purchase clause of 26 million euros, which the Catalan club may activate to secure his services permanently.

However, the recent signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for around 80 million euros has raised questions about Rashford’s future at Camp Nou. The arrival of the young English talent seems to indicate a shift in plans from Barcelona’s management, which may prioritize Gordon for attacking positions next season.

Despite this scenario, according to the newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Rashford is not willing to give up. The forward is pressuring the Barcelona administration and is preparing to exhaust all possibilities to secure a permanent transfer. Sources also indicate that the player has already reached a personal agreement with the club and is willing to accept a significant pay cut to ensure his stay.

This scenario creates a latent tension in the transfer market, with Rashford showing an unwavering determination to remain at one of the world’s biggest clubs, even in the face of direct competition from a multimillion-pound investment like that of Gordon. Barcelona’s final decision could define the future of the English forward, who is now seeking to cope with the pressure and prove that he deserves a permanent place in this new phase of the Catalan project.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.