Overview
- Multiple reports indicate Barcelona are increasingly likely to make Marcus Rashford’s loan permanent for around €30m, though finances and La Liga salary rules remain factors.
- Spanish outlets AS, Mundo Deportivo, Sport and Marca panned Rashford’s first league start in a month at Athletic Club, labeling the display poor before he was withdrawn around the hour mark in a 1-0 win.
- Rashford’s season return of 10 goals and 13 assists is cited as a key reason Barcelona are considering the buy clause, with suggestions he may need to accept reduced wages.
- Manchester United are preparing for a possible sale, with reports naming a five‑player left‑wing shortlist that includes Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande, Jesus Rodriguez, Martial Godo and Iliman Ndiaye.
- Coverage notes the presidential vote could affect sporting leadership such as Deco’s role, while Hansi Flick is described as supportive of keeping Rashford and the player has said he feels at home in Spain.