Overview

• Sky Sports reporting says the club is pleased with Marcus Rashford’s impact on loan yet does not plan to discuss a permanent transfer until next summer.
• His loan from Manchester United includes an agreed option to buy reported at about £26.2m (€30m), with Manchester Evening News noting no gap in valuation between the clubs.
• Decisions will be shaped by Robert Lewandowski’s expiring deal and whether Rashford convinces as a No. 9, as well as by Barcelona’s financial constraints and salary-cap rules.
• Rashford has started well under Hansi Flick, including a Champions League brace against Newcastle and multiple LaLiga assists, with Barcelona currently covering his wages according to OneFootball’s readout of Sky’s reporting.
• After being benched for lateness before the Getafe match he came on to register an assist, and he has publicly stated he would like to stay in Barcelona long term.