Overview
- Spanish reports relayed by UK outlets say Chelsea and Tottenham have made initial contact with Marcus Rashford’s agent, Dwaine Maynard, about a potential Premier League move.
- Rashford is on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United with a widely reported option to buy of about €30m (£28–30m).
- Barcelona are considering whether to trigger the clause due to budget priorities, including interest in signing a high‑cost striker to succeed Robert Lewandowski.
- Rashford has strengthened his case with six goals and nine assists for Barcelona after a productive prior loan at Aston Villa.
- Coverage indicates Rashford prefers a permanent stay at Barcelona, and UK analysis suggests Manchester United would seek to avoid a sale to domestic rivals.