Barcelona have received an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad Sign It has been revealed that Barca Atletic captain Unai Hernandez is keen for the La Liga club to raise money to sign Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.
Hernandez, 20, is a key part of Barcelona’s academy and has made a handful of appearances on the first team bench. His current contract expires in the summer and it was expected that he would extend his stay at the club.
However, interest from Saudi Arabia has made matters even more complicated SPORT Hernandez has asked not to play for Barca’s youth team while he negotiates a move to Al Ittihad that could be worth around €5 million.
Hernandez is not the only youth player targeted by Saudi Arabia. Defensive midfielder Pau Prim is reportedly interested in a move, while winger Arnau Pradas is also considering a trip to the Middle East this month.
Those sales would help Barcelona finance a move for Rashford, who is available on loan after being exiled by United head coach Ruben Amorim. The Englishman is believed to be willing to lower his salary to join Hansi Flick on loan this month, but Barcelona will need to release some funds before he can make the move happen.
It remains to be seen whether selling a handful of young talent would unlock enough talent to sign Rashford SPORT Add that Barcelona could soon receive an offer that would guarantee enough financial freedom as Saudi dealmakers are also trying to lure Pedri to the Middle East.
Barcelona have no desire to part ways with Pedri, who is instead expected to extend his contract shortly, but Saudi officials will continue to try to persuade the 22-year-old to leave until he puts pen to paper.