Overview
- Multiple reports say Manchester United officials met Barcelona counterparts in Spain and watched Rashford against Real Sociedad while discussing his post‑loan plans.
- Barcelona are keen to keep Rashford but face difficulty funding a fee and matching his wages under LaLiga rules, with ideas floated such as a reduced price or a second loan.
- Rashford’s season‑long loan includes a non‑mandatory buy option reported at about €30m (around £26m–£35m), with any final decision expected in the summer window.
- The 28-year-old has impressed for Barcelona with eight goals and 11 assists in 29 appearances and is reported to prefer staying in Catalonia.
- Manchester United have not ruled out bringing him back, though one suggestion linking a return to a potential Thomas Tuchel appointment is presented as opinion rather than a firm plan.