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Barcelona fans vote on whether to sign Marcus Rashford permanently as he continues to star on loan from Man Utd
BARCELONA fans have voted on whether or not the club should sign Marcus Rashford permanently or not.
The forward is on loan at the LaLiga giants after joining from Manchester United in the summer.
Rashford, 28, has impressed since arriving on Spanish shores and has become a regular fixture in Hansi Flick‘s team.
He has made 24 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona this term, scoring seven and assisting 11 goals.
This impact has impressed fans who have made their thoughts clear in a poll made by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
According to the poll 54.6 per cent of Barca fans would be in favour of the club activating the purchase option in his deal.
The club can buy Rashford for £26million at the end of the season.
However, over a third of fans would be against the move and oppose his potential permanent arrival.
The remaining 6.3 per cent believe the club should wait until the end of the season to decide.
Rashford has been a reliable member of the team since his arrival, missing just one game due to a fever.
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The poll will please Flick who is reportedly pleased with Rashford’s impact on the pitch.
Sport have claimed that the German manager would be keen to see him stay at the club beyond this season.
Rashford would have bought a lot of favour with fans over the Christmas period.
He delivered presents to children at two Barca Foundation centres.
On his way to the first centre, Rashford explained: “I grew up in this type of environment.
“I always knew from a young age that if I was ever in a position or situation to help [I would], especially people that I see myself in.
“It’s very important. We have to understand as much as we can from them because they are the future of everything
“If we can give them the best opportunities, it’s the right thing to do.”
Rashford and Barcelona are back in action on January 3 as they are currently in a winter break.
Their last game was a 2-0 win over Villarreal in LaLiga to put themselves four points clear of Real Madrid at the summit.
