Overview

• Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Newcastle in the Champions League opener was sealed by two goals from Marcus Rashford.
• Rashford stated he wants to remain in Catalonia “as long as possible” and said Hansi Flick has given him confidence.
• Reports describe a roughly €30 million option to buy next summer, with Barcelona yet to make a formal decision.
• Manchester United are portrayed as seeing no route back for Rashford and could book any sale as profit under PSR, with his contract running to 2028.
• Fresh reports say LaLiga’s salary limits may restrict Barcelona’s spending, though The Athletic relayed club sources who indicated no issue with the current cap.