Garcia overtakes Marcus Rashford as Barcelona’s top transfer priority in 2025

Barcelona's transfer strategy for 2025 has notably shifted, with Garcia emerging as the club's top priority, surpassing Marcus Rashford.

Rashford, currently seeking an exit from Manchester United, remains on Barcelona's radar but only as a loan option. The club is reluctant to pursue a permanent deal, preferring a temporary arrangement.

"Barcelona don't want to sign him on a permanent transfer and are only keen on a loan move," sources confirm.

Manchester United appears open to loaning Rashford again but demands that Barcelona cover his substantial weekly wage of £325,000 and pay a loan fee estimated between £5 million and £10 million.

Despite these financial hurdles, Rashford reportedly "dreams of playing for Barcelona one day" and is willing to accept a pay cut from his current £350,000-a-week salary to make the move possible.

However, United remains firm on only considering permanent transfers at this stage, complicating negotiations.

Meanwhile, Garcia's rise as Barcelona's primary target signals a strategic pivot, with the club still interested in strengthening the left wing position, keeping options like Diaz and Rashford under consideration.

This evolving transfer landscape highlights Barcelona's balancing act between financial constraints and squad ambitions as they prepare for the 2025 season.

Barcelona has shifted its 2025 transfer priority to Garcia, overtaking Marcus Rashford, who remains a loan target. While Rashford dreams of playing for Barca and is willing to take a pay cut, Manchester United demands a permanent transfer, complicating loan negotiations requiring a £5-10 million fee plus salary coverage.