Overview

• Multiple outlets report Barcelona are keen or ready to trigger a roughly £30m option after Rashford’s strong start on loan.
• The option has been widely described as £25m plus £5m in add-ons with a future sell-on share retained by Manchester United.
• Rashford has three goals and five assists in ten Barcelona appearances, including a Champions League brace, and he has stated he wants to stay.
• Hansi Flick has publicly praised Rashford and said he urged the club to sign him, while Deco reiterates the clause is non-mandatory and the club will monitor consistency and finances.
• Coverage cites anonymous insiders portraying the deal as a bargain and notes outside interest such as PSG, but official decision-making remains ongoing.