Overview
- Speaking on Barcelona’s official YouTube channel, Wojciech Szczęsny said Marcus Rashford is “an excellent player” who is “impossible to stop” on his best training days and warned his “magical right foot” could be even more decisive in matches.
- Rashford has delivered five goals and seven assists in 13 appearances under Hansi Flick, showing flexibility across the frontline including spells on the left and at centre-forward.
- Rashford has publicly stated he wants to make the move permanent, and sporting director Deco has signaled the club is pleased with his progress.
- The Manchester United loanee is on a season-long deal that includes a £26.2m (€30m) option to buy that has not been activated.
- Manchester Evening News reports, via Mundo Deportivo, that Barcelona are assessing Karl Etta Eyong as a future No.9, a move that is not confirmed and whose impact on Rashford’s situation is uncertain.