Overview
- Manchester United have made clear they want to sell Marcus Rashford this summer to move his reported £325,000-per-week contract off the books.
- Barcelona declined the agreed buy option at the end of the loan and instead signed Anthony Gordon, leaving the Catalans noncommittal about re-signing Rashford.
- Rashford has told intermediaries he prefers a return to Barcelona and is said to reject moves to other Premier League clubs, limiting United’s pool of willing buyers.
- Strong World Cup showings — including a goal against Croatia and a start versus Panama — have raised Rashford’s profile and complicated how clubs value him.
- United are seeking roughly £40m but market reporting suggests buyers value him lower, so the club may face pressure to accept a reduced fee or revisit loan-structured options.