Overview
- Manchester United, backed by INEOS, are refusing to renegotiate the €30m (£26m) purchase option and expect Barcelona to pay the full amount.
- Reports in Spain and the UK say Barcelona want to keep Marcus Rashford but are exploring a lower fee or alternative structures due to LaLiga salary-cap pressures.
- Rashford has 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances this season and has stated he wants to remain at Barcelona, with Hansi Flick publicly endorsing his continued stay.
- United executives now rate Rashford closer to £50m and believe other clubs would show interest if Barcelona do not trigger the clause.
- There is no recall clause in the loan, ruling out a mid-season return to Old Trafford, while Barcelona’s presidential election on March 15 is expected to shape a final decision.