Marcus Rashford is reportedly closed off to the prospect of playing for Manchester United next season as he awaits clarity on his future.
Should Barcelona opt against activating his £26 million buy clause, the forward would return to Carrington for pre-season, even if just for United to explore other ventures for him.
#mufc still planning for Rashford to go this summer https://t.co/qFgIOkNO6i
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) May 6, 2026
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Marcus Rashford preparing for permanent United exit
Both Rashford and United are of the belief that this summer is the right time to part ways permanently for pastures new
Marcus Rashford congratulates #mufc after securing UCL qualification ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZVTSjxHOM3
— utdreport (@utdreport) May 5, 2026
Although he is hoping that he can stay with the Blaugrana, a deal is looking more unlikely by the week due to their reluctant stance on his price tag.
Barcelona want to either sign Rashford for a lesser fee than the one United set, or take him on loan for another season. Unsurprisingly, the Reds are closed off to both options.
They want to cash in on their academy graduate, whose sale would generate pure profit, while his value is high.
Marcus Rashford in the league phase 😮💨#UCL pic.twitter.com/QshhNx8Fro
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 23, 2026
Who else is interested in Rashford? And could he return to the Premier League?
In the event he leaves Barcelona, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly waiting in the wings to pursue Rashford.
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The 28-year-old, hailed as ‘perfect’ by counterpart Robert Lewandowski, won’t be short of suitors after his stellar attacking return this term, and the two giants would pose as tempting destinations.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 46 | 13 | 14 |
Rashford’s record for Barcelona
United may also favour the route of selling Rashford to a new side, as it could well allow them to increase their asking price, given they won’t be limited to the £26m that they agreed with the Camp Nou outfit.
