Juventus have set their sights on Marcus Rashford as their primary transfer target this summer, as per recent reports. The Italian club is said to be fast-tracking efforts to lure the Manchester United forward, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.🚨 BREAKING! Juventus have identified Marcus Rashford as their top target for the summer transfer window. [@TheSunFootball] pic.twitter.com/zZIFV0PYCP— SimplyUtd (@SimplyUtd) July 11, 2025 United are reportedly holding out for a fee of around 40 million euros for the England international. But while Juventus are keen, they aren’t the only European heavyweight in pursuit — Barcelona have also expressed serious interest, and Rashford himself is believed to favor a move to the Camp Nou.According to The Sun, Juve are eager to step into the race and secure Rashford’s signature. However, they may face an uphill battle. Hansi Flick is rumored to have personally pushed for the Catalan club to make a move, which could accelerate negotiations between the Blaugrana and United.🚨🚨🌕| BREAKING: FC Barcelona have made Marcus Rashford their TOP priority. The club are ready to go ALL-IN to sign him — talks are already underway!Hansi Flick has given the green light, and Rashford is now considered Barça’s number one target. [@Plettigoal] 🏴🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/wjgqsjnDEj— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) July 11, 2025 Juve have also been tracking Jadon Sancho, another out-of-favor United player, but talks reportedly broke down over his substantial wage demands. Ironically, Rashford is said to command an even higher salary than Sancho — potentially complicating matters further for the Turin-based side.During his brief stint at Aston Villa, Rashford found a semblance of form, netting two goals in ten Premier League appearances. His ambition to play alongside Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal has been well documented, and the 27-year-old appears genuinely drawn to the project unfolding in Catalonia.Never seen a more desperate player than MBE Rashford to join Barcelona man pic.twitter.com/t1RxRHuiN5— Pain.𝕏 (@GBarca_) July 11, 2025 Barcelona had previously looked at Liverpool’s Luis Diaz as an option for their attack, though reports suggest the Merseyside club quickly shut that conversation down. With Rashford now clearly in their sights, attention has turned to how the deal might be structured.One possibility? A loan agreement that would see United cover part of Rashford’s 300 thousand-a-week wages — a proposal previously floated by Mail Sport.The next few weeks could prove decisive as both clubs look to iron out the terms of a potential move — with Juventus pushing hard, but Barcelona seemingly in pole position.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013156##
