Overview
- Manchester United are refusing to renegotiate and want Barcelona to pay the fixed €30m option, with reports saying they would otherwise bring Rashford back and seek a sale closer to £50m.
- Barcelona are exploring alternatives such as installments or a second loan due to financial and LaLiga registration limits, with president Joan Laporta expressing a desire to keep the forward.
- Rashford has produced 10 goals and 13 assists in 38 appearances for Barcelona across all competitions this season.
- His playing time dipped in recent games, including two unused outings, before Flick confirmed he is 100% and available to face Rayo Vallecano.
- Reports suggest potential suitors including Arsenal, Juventus and Chelsea could move for Rashford if he returns to Old Trafford.