Barcelona Stalling Over Marcus Rashford Decision as Summer Transfer Window Heats Up

Barcelona have not yet made a final decision about whether to move forward with a deal for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, even as the winger maintains his strong desire to join the Spanish giants this summer.

BARCELONA UNDECIDED ON RASHFORD

The Catalan club is still debating internally about which winger they want to add to the squad for the new season. While Rashford is high on their list after missing out on Nico Williams, there have been no direct talks between Barcelona and Manchester United so far. The discussion is focused on whether Barcelona will move for Rashford or pursue another option for their attack. Rashford, for his part, continues to dream of wearing the Barça shirt, having already turned down other offers in anticipation of a possible move to La Liga. He is reportedly willing to wait as Barcelona’s financial situation complicates an immediate deal.

UNITED’S STANCE AND RASHFORD’S FORM

Manchester United are open to letting Rashford leave, hoping to raise funds after a disappointing Premier League campaign that saw them finish fifteenth in the league for the 2024-25 season.

According to a previous report, Manchester United finished fifteenth in the Premier League for the 2024-25 season.

Rashford’s form last season dipped compared to previous years; he registered 8 goals and 3 assists across 27 Premier League appearances while on loan at Aston Villa last season, a drop from his previous output.

According to a previous report, Marcus Rashford scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists last season at Aston Villa.

United’s new manager Ruben Amorim does not see Rashford as a part of his plans, making an exit likely. United prefer a permanent sale for around €48 million, but Barcelona’s financial troubles mean a loan with an option to buy is their preferred structure.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

Barcelona begin their La Liga campaign in August, preparing after a record breaking season, and first-place finish last season, 12 points behind champions Real Madrid and just one ahead of fourth-placed Girona. Their next match is a pre-season clash against Juventus. For Manchester United, their pre-season continues ahead of a crucial Premier League opener against Arsenal, who finished as runner-ups last season, as the Reds try to get back into European football as soon as possible. Rashford is expected to remain on the sidelines until his future is resolved. If Barcelona miss out on Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, they may turn their full attention to Rashford, making a transfer increasingly likely as the window progresses.