Deco met with agent Arturo Canales and intermediary Kostas Theoharides to prepare for talks with Manchester United regarding Rashford’s future. While Barcelona is keen to retain the England international on a permanent basis, the primary point of contention remains the fixed €30 million fee, which United is unwilling to lower.
The meeting also addressed salary caps, as Barcelona cannot match United's current figures. Rashford has expressed a desire to stay, potentially necessitating a wage reduction to finalize the deal.