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Barcelona have received a bid from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad sign Barca Athletic captain Unai Hernandez, it has emerged, is keen to raise funds to sign La Liga side Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
Hernandez, 20, is a key part of the academy set-up at Barcelona and has made a handful of appearances on the first-team bench. His current contract is due to expire in the summer and it was expected that he would invest himself in the club.
However, Saudi Arabia’s interests are now complicated Sports Stat Hernandez has not asked to feature for Barca’s youth side while he negotiates a switch to Al Ittihad, which could cost around £5m.
Hernandez isn’t the only young player in Saudi Arabia’s sights. The defensive midfielder is Pau Prem Reported to be eager On the move, while winger Arnau Pradas is also eyeing a move to the Middle East this month.
It will go a long way to help the sale engraving Funding a move for Rashford, who is available for loan after it happens Exiled by United head coach Reuben Amorim. The Englishman is believed 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 being able to make the move.
Whether the sale of a handful of young prospects will be freeing enough to sign Rashford remains to be seen, but Sports Add that Barcelona could soon receive the type of bid that guarantees enough financial freedom as Saudi financiers are also looking to lure Pedri to the Middle East.
Barcelona have no desire to part with Pedri, who is expected to renew his contract in earnest instead, but Saudi officials will seek to let the 22-year-old leave until they can put the 22-year-old on paper.
