Barcelona Pursues an Attacker as Spain Rallies Behind Jude Bellingham’s Rising Stardom

Barcelona Eyes Rashford Transfer

Barcelona is keen to finalize the transfer of Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan from Manchester United. The English forward has a purchase option priced between €30 to €35 million and has agreed to a significant salary reduction to facilitate his loan. This season, Rashford has quickly become a key player for manager Hansi Flick, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists. According to Sport, this performance has convinced the Catalan club to consider converting the loan into a permanent transfer. However, this will require a new agreement with Rashford, including a long-term contract until at least 2030 and a further salary reduction to make the deal financially feasible. Rashford has expressed his desire to stay long-term at Barcelona, where he feels comfortable and appreciated. The club’s management believes this move will be strategic, though it may limit their ability to recruit another high-profile striker.

Bellingham’s Dominance at Real Madrid

Real Madrid secured a decisive victory against Valencia last night at the Bernabeu, driven by an outstanding performance from Jude Bellingham. According to Marca, Bellingham is raising the bar for Madrid. Since returning from injury, the English midfielder has been improving and appears to be back to his best. After a strong display in the Clasico, Bellingham continued his impressive form by scoring a stunning goal last night. Many in Spain believe they have witnessed the return of Bellingham from his first season at Real, as he is now considered the club’s second-best player after Mbappé. This is excellent news for Xabi Alonso, who will need Bellingham’s contributions this season.

Marseille Press Thanks Geronimo Rulli

Olympique de Marseille finally found success last night with a narrow 1-0 victory over Auxerre. The winning goal came in the 30th minute from Angel Gomes, following a great assist from Amir Murillo. After that, the game saw little action and Marseille relied on their goalkeeper to secure the win. La Provence reported that Rulli delivered a stellar performance, helping the club achieve a valuable win that places them second in the standings. The Argentine goalkeeper remained alert throughout the match, making crucial interventions, including a fantastic save against Coulibaly in the 34th minute and two exceptional stops against Osman and Namaso later on. Since his arrival in the summer of 2024, the World Champion Rulli has proven to be one of the top goalkeepers in Ligue 1.