Overview

• Barcelona have decided they want to keep Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan start, according to TBR Football and OneFootball.
• An early transfer is being explored for around £20m, lower than the reported €30m (£26m) option due next summer, with funding dependent on player sales.
• Manchester United’s stance on a reduced January fee remains unclear, though reports note the club may need sales after heavy summer spending.
• Rashford scored twice in a 2-1 Champions League win at Newcastle, a performance cited as reinforcing Barcelona’s push to make the move permanent.
• The forward’s loan includes full wage coverage by Barcelona, he has featured in all matches so far, and he has publicly expressed a wish to stay at the club.