Marcus Rashford says yes to Barcelona after confirming that he won’t be playing for Manchester United again especially under Rúben Amorim.
Marcus Rashford is reportedly considering a move to Barcelona after the Spanish club initiated contact and proposed a loan deal with an option to purchase the Manchester United star next summer.
Rashford’s future at Old Trafford has grown increasingly uncertain. Having played over 400 matches and contributed to over 200 goals for his boyhood club, the forward now seems inclined to explore new opportunities.
The 26-year-old’s situation took a notable turn when he expressed dissatisfaction after being left out of United’s squad for their 2-1 win against Manchester City. His absence from the League Cup quarter-final against Tottenham only added to the speculation surrounding his potential departure.
Barcelona is said to have offered a January loan arrangement, including a £35 million (€42.1m/$44m) option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. Reports indicate Rashford is aware of the interest and views the move positively. Sources such as TEAMtalk suggest he is ready to leave England altogether, with Spain presenting an attractive destination. United, for their part, is reportedly open to a loan deal in January as long as Rashford doesn’t join another Premier League team.
A loan move would suit Barcelona’s financial situation, as the club is already grappling with budget constraints that have cast doubts over registering Dani Olmo for the second half of the season. Rashford’s wages might present a challenge, but Barcelona is expected to explore solutions to ensure the deal materializes. While a permanent transfer next summer is uncertain, the situation could evolve over time.
Barcelona is also reportedly eyeing Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, with serious internal discussions underway about financing the right-back’s potential transfer. However, the Catalan giants may face outgoings as well. Liverpool has allegedly shown interest in midfielder Gavi, whose future could depend on his playing time following his ACL recovery. Additionally, Arsenal may step in to sign Dani Olmo on a free transfer if Barcelona fails to register him for the latter half of the season.
