Overview
- Barcelona, which several outlets reported Thursday may not trigger the £26m clause, has reopened the race for Marcus Rashford.
- Manchester United insist on the pre-agreed fee and prefer a permanent sale over any second loan.
- Paris Saint‑Germain and AC Milan are monitoring the situation, and ESPN says other clubs in England and Europe have made enquiries.
- Barcelona’s finances and LaLiga salary-cap rules complicate a permanent deal, with the club exploring instalment payments that United have resisted.
- Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona, though his return of 10 goals and 13 assists this season could help United command a higher price if the option lapses.