Overview

• Rashford is on a season-long loan from Manchester United and has started strongly with three goals and five assists in 10 games across all competitions.
• Spanish reports say Barcelona are weighing a reduced fee instead of activating the €30m (£26.2m) option or arranging a second loan for 2026/27.
• Sporting director Deco says there is no obligation or penalty to buy and confirms Barcelona only hold an option to make the move permanent.
• Manchester United’s willingness to negotiate a lower price or approve another temporary move remains unclear.
• Despite his form, Transfermarkt now values Rashford at about £34.72m, and United’s leverage may be limited with two years left on his deal after the loan.