Barcelona has received an offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad mark Barca Athletic captain Unai Hernandez has been revealed, with the La Liga side keen to raise funds to sign Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.
20-year-old Hernandez is a key part of Barcelona's Academy set-up and has made a handful of appearances on the first-team bench. His current contract expires in the summer and there had been an expectation that he would extend his stay at the club.
However, interest from Saudi Arabia is complicating things now SPORTS State Hernandez has asked not to feature for Barca's youth side as he negotiates a move to Al Ittihad, which could be worth around €5m.
Hernandez is not the only youth player in Saudi Arabia's sights. Defensive midfielder Pau Prim is is reported to be interested With the move coming, winger Arnau Pradas is also considering a move to the Middle East this month.
Those sales would go a long way to help Barcelona fund a move for Rashford, who is available on loan once he is interned by United coach Ruben Amorim. The Englishman is thought to be prepared to take a pay cut to join Hansi Flick's side on loan this month, but Barcelona must free up some funds before being able to make the move.
Whether the sales of a handful of young prospects will loosen up enough to sign Rashford remains to be seen, but SPORTS Add that Barcelona could soon receive the kind of offer that would guarantee enough financial freedom as Saudi traders are also looking to lure Pedri to the Middle East.
Barcelona are reluctant to part ways with Pedri, who is expected to renew his contract indefinitely, but Saudi officials will continue to try and persuade the 22-year-old to leave until they put pen to paper.