Barcelona transfer news: La Liga champions considering move for ‘Marcus Rashford alternative’ next summer

Barcelona are reportedly considering making a move for Lyon attacker Malick Fofana.

Marcus Rashford has impressed for the Catalan giants this season, scoring six goals and registering nine assists in 16 appearances, and his loan move from Manchester United is expected to be made permanent in 2026.

Barcelona are short of options down the left, though, and it is understood that the La Liga champions are looking to sign another player in that area of the field during next summer’s transfer window.

According to Sport, Fofana is firmly on Barcelona’s shortlist, with the Catalan team huge admirers of the 20-year-old, who is expected to be on the move next year.

Fofana has scored twice and registered one assist in 12 appearances for Lyon during the 2025-26 campaign, while he has 17 goals and eight assists in 74 matches in total for the French club.