Overview
- Football España reports, citing local briefings, that Barcelona intend to activate their €30 million option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently in the summer.
- Rashford joined on loan from Manchester United after a Villa stint, with the loan reportedly costing €5 million and a buy clause set for season’s end.
- He opened strongly with seven goals and 11 assists in 26 matches, but his league impact has dipped since November with reduced starts and only one assist.
- Spanish outlets have criticized recent displays, noting a half-time substitution against Espanyol and questioning his fit alongside Raphinha.
- Ruben Amorim’s sacking at Manchester United reshapes the backdrop, with some reports suggesting United still lean toward a sale and others speculating a managerial change could revive a return, as Atlético Madrid and PSG are also linked if Barcelona hesitate.