Overview
- Club decision-makers will weigh Marcus Rashford’s future in a meeting between coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco, with a permanent deal now reported as close to being ruled out.
- Rashford is on loan from Manchester United with a €30m option-to-buy, and reporting says Barcelona have asked to restructure or extend the loan while United refuse to lower the fixed price.
- Spanish outlets blasted his quarter-final display, with Sport saying he “lacks the character to be decisive,” Mundo Deportivo calling him “sterile,” and AS writing he “can’t continue next year.”
- The winger has posted 12 goals and 13 assists this season for Barcelona, yet his recent form has dipped to two goals in his last 16 games and he failed to register a shot in the decisive tie.
- If Barcelona pass on the clause, Rashford returns to United under contract until 2027, and reports say INEOS could sell him for more than €30m with interest from PSG, Atletico Madrid, Aston Villa and Saudi clubs.