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Barcelona received an offer from Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia for sign Barca Atletico captain Unai Hernandez wants to raise funds with La Liga to sign Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, it has been revealed.
20-year-old Hernandez is a key part of Barcelona’s academy and has made several first-team appearances. His current contract expires in the summer and he was expected to extend his stay at the club.
However, Saudi Arabia’s interest has complicated things even now SPORT State Hernandez has asked not to play for Barca’s youth team while he negotiates a move to Al Ittihad, which could be worth around €5 million.
Hernandez is not the only young player in Saudi Arabia. Defensive midfielder Pau Prim is reported to be keen on the move, while winger Arnau Pradas is also considering a move to the Middle East this month.
That sale would help a lot Barcelona finance a move for Rashford, who is available on loan after the kicked out by United head coach Ruben Amorim. The Englishman is thought to be willing to take a pay cut to join Hansi Flick’s side on loan this month, but Barcelona need to free up some funds before they can make a move.
Whether selling a handful of potential youngsters will free up enough to sign Rashford remains to be seen, but SPORT add that Barcelona could soon receive the kind of offer that would guarantee enough financial freedom as Saudi traders also want to lure Pedri to the Middle East.
Barcelona have no desire to part with Pedri, who is expected to renew his contract soon, but Saudi officials will continue to try to persuade the 22-year-old to leave until he puts pen to paper.
