Overview
- Spanish outlets report Barcelona are preparing to exercise the €30m/£26m clause to sign Rashford permanently at season’s end.
- The loan agreement gives Barcelona priority, leaving Manchester United unable to block the move if the option is activated.
- MARCA reports the club has begun internal steps to trigger the clause, with Rashford and Barcelona aligned on a long-term stay.
- A mid-season return to Old Trafford is unlikely because there is no recall clause, despite Michael Carrick’s interest in bringing him back.
- Rashford has produced 10 goals and 12 assists for Barcelona this season, and UK reports say he wants his future settled before the 2026 World Cup and is open to reduced terms to stay.