Yesterday, Monday was the deadline for Barcelona to exercise their buyout option on Marcus Rashford, but they had already informed United and the player a few days earlier that they would not be exercising it. Barça did not pay the 30 million euros they agreed to last summer, with the aim of extending his loan for another season. However, the Premier League side have also informed both the Blaugrana side and other teams that they do not intend to loan the international player for another season. It’s either keep him or move him. At least that’s where we are now.
Rashford is said to be worth around €45m, a figure United expect to receive for the left-winger. According to some British media and journalists, they do not want any further loan deals. If he does not remain with the Manchester team, he will be transferred. Red Devils bosses have made this clear to Blaugrana representatives and other clubs who have shown interest in the international player in recent weeks.
The 28-year-old left-winger is highly regarded, particularly in the Premier League, and with his contract until June 2028, United know they will be well paid if he ends up not staying in the squad. Arsenal, Tottenham and Bayern are just some of the teams that are eyeing the versatile attacker, who made 49 appearances for Barça this season, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists.
Meanwhile, the footballer is focused on competing in the World Cup, but is reluctant to close the door to Barcelona. He believes there is still a long way to go in the transfer window and that United could change their approach as the weeks go by, and remains hopeful of continuing to wear Blaugrana colors. The only thing that is clear is that after the national team tournament, Rashford will have to return to Manchester, as his future is still not resolved.
