Barcelona gives up on paying 30 million for Rashford, but doesn't rule out signing him. The Englishman, focused on the World Cup, is willing to wait for Barcelona. Rashford has always wanted to play for Barcelona. He tried to join in January 2025, but then it wasn't possible due to 'fair play' issues in the team and he ended up being loaned out by Manchester United to Aston Villa. Months later, his dream became a reality. He arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou in the summer, also on loan from Old Trafford, and reduced his salary to fit into the club's salary cap. His numbers have been good, with 14 goals and 14 assists, but his future is still unclear. With an option to buy for around 30 million euros until June 15, Barcelona thought about activating it a few months ago after reaching an agreement with the player to sign a new contract with a salary that fits the club's possibilities. However, that has been put on hold and is pending the construction of Hansi Flick's team for next season. The only thing ruled out is paying that amount that would make the operation unsustainable. The club has already communicated to the player's entourage that it will not exercise the purchase option and now a new scenario opens up. In other words, Rashford's future is not at all decided. His continuity is not as clear as it seemed a few months ago, but it's not sure that he won't stay at the Spotify Camp Nou as it could be interpreted after the signing of his compatriot Anthony Gordon, a player who plays in the same position, as well as Raphinha. And it's that Rashford depends on a puzzle that also includes other players like Bernardo Silva and Julián Álvarez. If the Portuguese arrives at Barcelona, it's unlikely that the Englishman will follow, as the positions on the left wing in the blue and red attack would be occupied by Gordon, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, and Bernardo Silva could play on the right, as he has done in Manchester City in several games. What happens is that the arrival of the Portuguese is not now as clear as it was a few days ago. Barcelona had an agreement with him for the next two seasons, but the player has now decided to listen to other proposals, such as those from Atlético Madrid. In Rashford's future, what happens with the striker will also have an impact. Barcelona has already signed Gordon to reinforce the attack and is not under pressure, although it is clear that it must sign a striker after Robert Lewandowski's departure. Julián Álvarez is the desired one, but his signing will not be easy and what Barcelona will spend on the '9' will also depend on whether Rashford will stay or not. The Englishman, who has his sights set on staying at Barcelona and in Barcelona, has decided to wait and take advantage of his options. Now he is focused on the World Cup. When it's over, it will be seen. And then the 30 million option that Barcelona has will have expired and negotiations will have to be made with Manchester United. And Deco, Barcelona's sports director, will be able to do it with the strength that Rashford wants to continue playing at the Spotify Camp Nou.