The chances of Marcus Rashford joining Barcelona permanently next season are diminishing, as the Catalan club's management is reviewing its position on activating the purchase option.

Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, but his future has become uncertain recently.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Marca," Barcelona's management believes that paying 30 million euros to purchase the player is an excessive amount, especially given the economic conditions the club is currently facing.

The report clarified that the final decision regarding the deal will be made during an upcoming meeting between coach Hans Flick and sporting director Deco, where issues related to the team's project for the next season will be resolved.

The source indicated that Barcelona was confident earlier, specifically before the Christmas period, of completing a permanent deal with Rashford. However, the team's recent decline in performance led to a change in the club officials' conviction.

In the last 16 matches, Rashford has only scored two goals and has not been able to secure a regular spot in the lineup, despite Raphinha's absence due to injury.

This decline in performance has raised doubts within the sports management, which no longer sees the player as a decisive element capable of changing the course of matches.

Financial considerations also play an important role in this decision. Although the deal's value may seem appropriate in the transfer market, it represents a burden on the club's resources, especially since the player's market value, according to Transfermarkt, is about 10 million euros higher.

It is noted that Barcelona exited the Champions League after losing to Atletico Madrid, which has intensified the comprehensive evaluation within the club before making decisive decisions for the next season.