Barcelona Pushes for Cut-Price Marcus Rashford Deal as Manchester United Holds Firm
Barcelona is reportedly moving to secure Marcus Rashford on a permanent transfer in the summer of 2026 after bringing him in on a season-long loan. The Spanish club is believed to have tabled an initial offer of around £25 million, but negotiations have hit a stumbling block as Manchester United values the player closer to £40 million. Rashford, who spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Aston Villa, has quickly become a focal point of discussion between the two clubs.
Rashford has begun the 2025-26 campaign strongly, highlighted by his two-goal performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle. Although his adaptation to Hansi Flick’s tactics started slowly, those goals signaled his growing influence as a key forward option. Despite being briefly benched for disciplinary reasons, the English striker continues to enjoy his coach’s confidence and is expected to play an important role in the club’s title pursuits.
Barcelona hopes to leverage the existing loan arrangement to lower the final transfer fee. However, Manchester United has made it clear they will not part with one of their academy products at a discount. Rashford’s rising market value, bolstered by his performances in Spain, is driving United’s determination to secure a price that reflects his stature and potential.
The 26-year-old forward remains under contract with Manchester United until 2028 on a £325,000-per-week salary, which Barcelona is currently covering during his loan spell. With his chances of returning to a starting role at Old Trafford slim, Rashford appears focused on carving out his future elsewhere. Whether Barcelona succeeds in completing a permanent deal or another club steps in, his decision will likely hinge on opportunities and managerial changes at United ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window.
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