Overview
- Rashford is on a season-long loan from Manchester United with a reported £26m option to buy next summer, and no decision has been announced on activating it.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the forward appeared unhappy at Old Trafford but looks to be enjoying his football in Spain, drawing a comparison to Erling Haaland’s on-field energy.
- The 28-year-old has started strongly for Barcelona with six goals and seven assists in 16 appearances.
- Signs of locker-room integration include Ronald Araujo posting a barbecue photo with Rashford on Instagram, which the winger acknowledged with a heart emoji.
- Barcelona sporting director Deco signaled January business may be unnecessary if results hold, while a previous £40m buy option at Aston Villa was not taken up due to PSR concerns.