Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 10 Sept 2026
Deco Reveals Why Barcelona Chose Gordon Over Rashford
Barcelona's sporting chief has lifted the lid on a call that left Manchester United's man out in the cold.
A. Gordon
player
Signed
Anthony Gordon
Passed up
Marcus Rashford
Rashford price
£44m less
Explained by
Deco
What happened. Barcelona sporting chief Deco has explained the club's decision to sign Anthony Gordon instead of Marcus Rashford. The Catalan side reportedly turned down the chance to sign Rashford for £44m less than they paid for Gordon.
- Deco publicly addressed why Barcelona favoured Gordon over Rashford.
- Rashford was reportedly available for £44m less than Gordon's cost.
The explanation sheds light on Barcelona's recruitment thinking and why they passed on a cheaper Rashford deal.
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