Barcelona are continuing to shape their attacking line-up for next season, and despite rumours of a possible approach for Marcus Rashford, the English striker is not part of the club's immediate plans.
Although he has been offered several times and Manchester United are willing to let him go, even on loan, neither Hansi Flick nor Deco see his involvement as a priority.
Rashford's inconsistent form in recent months and his high salary do not match Barcelona's current objectives.
In this context, the Catalan club has decided to withdraw from some alternatives and return to old ideas that previously seemed rejected, according to the newspaper "AS".
One of these ideas is Ivan Perisic, a name that is being mentioned more and more within the offices of the "Camp Nou".
The experienced Croatian, with a competitive mentality, is one of Deco's favorites due to his value in several different roles, which makes him a very attractive option to strengthen the offensive department.
The failure to secure Nico Williams has forced Barcelona to reconsider their strategy.
While signing Luis Diaz remains a priority for Flick, the high cost makes the operation extremely complicated.
In this situation, Perisic emerges as a more realistic alternative, with a guaranteed immediate impact.
Time is of the essence and the market doesn't wait.
In the coming weeks, Barcelona will have to decide whether to go all the way for Luis Diaz, or opt for a more affordable solution, such as Perisic, who the club is closely following.
One thing is clear: Marcus Rashford is no longer on Barca's radar./Express newspaper/
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