Overview

• Spanish outlet El Nacional was cited by multiple publications claiming Barcelona are weighing an early end to Marcus Rashford’s season-long loan after limited impact.
• Sources close to Rashford told The Sun he will not be sent back to Manchester United in January, pushing back on the unconfirmed reports.
• Hansi Flick defended the forward after substituting him at half-time against Levante, saying Rashford showed moments that can help the team.
• The loan includes a purchase option reported at about £30m (roughly $40m), with separate reports suggesting a €4–5m fee would be due for early termination.
• England manager Thomas Tuchel said Rashford “struggles a bit with numbers and with the ‘wow’ performance” for the national team but praised his training attitude.