Overview

• Rashford, on a season‑long loan from Manchester United, has publicly said he wants to remain in Catalonia after this season.
• Barcelona’s sporting director Deco clarified the loan includes an option to buy reported at around £25–26m with no penalty if it is not exercised.
• The 27‑year‑old has hit form with four goals and four assists in his last eight games for club and country, drawing praise from coach Hansi Flick.
• Reports note interest from other European clubs, including links to Paris Saint‑Germain following their Champions League meeting.
• Local reporting suggests Barcelona are very pleased and could pursue a permanent deal, though any decision is expected to be addressed in the summer window.