Barcelona's plan to buy Rashford outright is revealed, but negotiations with Manchester United are currently on hold! His agent is contacting Paris Saint-Germain to apply pressure.

Sky Sports UK reports that Barcelona intends to delay permanent transfer negotiations with Manchester United regarding Rashford until next summer. While the club is pleased with his development during the loan spell, they are not eager to make an immediate decision.

Throughout this month, there have been endless rumors about Rashford's future, first suggesting a potential return to Manchester United, but after the 27-year-old English winger scored, the talk shifted to a possible early buyout in January. However, Sky Sports notes that coach Flick appreciates Rashford's performance but prefers to wait until next summer before making any decisions.

In six matches for Barcelona, Rashford has been involved in four goals—scoring twice and assisting twice. Additionally, the club is quite pleased with his attitude off the pitch. Although he was once demoted to the bench for being two minutes late to training, overall, he has shown a good work ethic.

However, despite Barcelona's appreciation of Rashford, they will not discuss a permanent transfer with Manchester United during the season. Barcelona believes it is too early to negotiate a buyout now, even though both clubs appear to share a mutual desire to complete the deal.

Rashford's loan agreement includes a buyout option worth €30 million. If Barcelona decides to sign him permanently, the La Liga defending champions are willing to meet this price but will likely try to renegotiate some terms. The finalization of a permanent contract depends on multiple factors.

The most important factor is Rashford's performance. Barcelona's financial situation and the player's high wages will also have a significant impact. Currently, Barcelona covers Rashford's full salary of £325,000 per week, making him one of the highest-paid players in La Liga. In the long term, Barcelona definitely cannot afford this expense. If Barcelona chooses not to renew the contract of the 37-year-old veteran Lewandowski, the chances of permanently signing Rashford will increase.

Rashford's brother, Dwayne Maynard, who leads his agent team, is naturally active. They quickly spread rumors that Paris Saint-Germain is interested in signing Rashford to pressure Barcelona. According to Spain's "Fichajes Transfer Network," PSG is willing to pay €45 million for Rashford.

Manchester United fans are well aware that whenever Rashford aims for goals such as a pay raise or contract renewal, links to Paris Saint-Germain emerge. Before he signed his current £325,000 weekly contract, his brother even met with PSG executive Khalifa. Rashford's current goal is to join Barcelona permanently, but PSG may once again be used by the brothers as leverage in negotiations with the club.

Rashford has expressed his desire to stay at Barcelona. He told TNT Sports: "I've learned a lot; this is a new style of football. But it has made me a better player. Honestly, it's been a wonderful experience. I've always been a huge Barcelona fan, and every player my age has watched their games—that's amazing football. How long do I want to stay at Barcelona? As many seasons as possible! Let's wait and see. I need to focus on doing my job well and helping the team as much as I can."

It is certain that Rashford will work very hard for Barcelona during the remaining part of the season, and when he does, he usually performs well. This is what Manchester United hopes to see because only then can Barcelona or other clubs be attracted to buy him. Barcelona also wants this, as Rashford playing well benefits the team, but they rarely buy loan players permanently. Whether they will make an exception for the Red Devils' star will be revealed next summer.