Barcelona ready to send Marcus Rashford back to Man Utd after he wastes ‘golden chance’

Despite amassing 12 targets and 13 assists throughout 44 appearances, Rashford’s lack of ability to affect main knockout ties has confirmed pricey. The 28-year-old failed to report a single aim contribution throughout each legs of the Champions League quarter-final in opposition to Atletico Madrid, a disappearing act that was mirrored within the Copa del Rey semi-final in opposition to the identical opponents. These high-profile blanks, significantly whereas tasked with main the road in Raphinha’s absence, have satisfied the Barcelona board that the dearth forwards the medical edge required for his or her long-term challenge. Indeed, Julian Alvarez stays a main goal for the summer time, with Osasuna winger Victor Munoz one other identify excessive on the listing.