Overview

• Barcelona hold a non-mandatory option to buy Marcus Rashford next summer for about £30m, widely described as £25m plus £5m in add-ons, with a United sell-on clause.
• Multiple outlets over the weekend and Monday report Barcelona are delighted with his start and are inclined to keep him, though some suggest they could seek a reduced fee near £26m.
• Officially, club sporting director Deco has confirmed the clause exists but stressed it is too early for a final decision, echoing internal signals to assess the season first.
• Rashford has logged three goals and five assists in 10 games for Barcelona, earning public praise from Hansi Flick for his work and finishing.
• The forward has stated he wants to stay in Catalonia, while Manchester United’s stance under Ruben Amorim and his contract to 2027 shape negotiations, with PSG also linked in reports.