Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: English ace wants Camp Nou move, Catalans set to sign Jonathan Tah, and more - December 26, 2024

Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid over the weekend and are now third in LaLiga. Hansi Flick's team next face Barbastro in the Copa del Rey on January 4, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Catalans have received a boost in their efforts to sign a Manchester United forward. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants are all set to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah at the end of this season.

On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from December 26, 2024.

Marcus Rashford wants Camp Nou move

Marcus Rashford is ready to join Barcelona in 2025, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The English forward's future at Old Trafford remains up in the air after dropping down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim.

Rashford hasn't been included in the Matchday squads for Manchester United's last three games. It has been recently suggested that the Red Devils are willing to cash in on him at the turn of the year.

The Premier League giants are apparently ready to let him go for less than €40m. Paris Saint-German (PSG) reportedly have their eyes on the Englishman, while he also has admirers in Saudi Arabia.

However, if he leaves Manchester United, Marcus Rashford would prefer to move to Spain to join the Catalans. Interestingly, he earns €17m per year, which could pose a problem in a deal.

The LaLiga giants acknowledge the player's qualities and believe he will be a good fit in Hansi Flick's tactics. However, Barcelona do not have the finances to script a deal. As such, the 27-year-old may have to take a pay cut if he wishes to move to Camp Nou.

Barcelona set to sign Jonathan Tah

Jonathan Tah is all set to join Barcelona on a five-year deal, according to Mundo Deportivo. The German defender's contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires at the end of this season and he has previously stated that he will leave next summer.

It now appears that the 28-year-old has agreed to move to Camp Nou once his time at the BayArena comes to an end. The report adds that Jonathan Tah has agreed a five-year deal with the Catalans that will keep him at the club until 2030.

Barcelona sporting director Deco traveled to Germany to sit with the player's entourage earlier this month. While the German defender is yet to make a final decision on his future, his camp acknowledge that the LaLiga giants are now the frontrunners in the race.

Catalans want €15-20m for Clement Lenglet

Barcelona have set their asking price for Clement Lenglet, according to Fichajes. The French defender is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid and has been quite impressive so far.

Lenglet has registered 13 appearances across competitions this season for Los Rojiblancos. The 29-year-old has taken advantage of Robin Le Normand's injury and has cemented his place in Diego Simeone's team.

Atletico Madrid are pleased with his efforts and are apparently considering a permanent deal. However, they do not have an option to make his stay permanent in the loan agreement.

Despite his recent good form, the Catalans no longer have Lenglet in their plans. The LaLiga giants are reportedly willing to let him go for €15-20m.

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