Overview
- Club executives have informed Marcus Rashford and his representatives that they want to keep him beyond his loan, with formal talks planned rather than an immediate clause activation.
- The loan contains a non‑mandatory buy option of roughly €30 million, and multiple reports suggest Barcelona could seek a reduced fee or alternative structure due to financial constraints.
- Manchester United are aware of Barcelona’s stance, and a sale is viewed as financially attractive since Rashford’s academy status would count as pure profit under PSR rules.
- Rashford has produced seven goals and 11 assists in 26 appearances for Barcelona and has earned public praise from Hansi Flick, though his recent starts and minutes have fluctuated.
- Ruben Amorim’s sacking at United prompted speculation about a return, yet current reporting indicates Barcelona still plan to pursue a permanent deal, with Atlético Madrid and PSG cited as potential fallback suitors if talks stall.