Marcus Rashford is reportedly keen to remain a Barcelona player despite a permanent move from Manchester United seemingly no longer being on the cards. Rashford spent last season on loan with the La Liga giants, having previously expressed a desire to leave Old Trafford.
The England international enjoyed an impressive campaign in Spain, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists across his loan spell at the Camp Nou.
Such form has led to the 28-year-old being included in the England squad for this summer's World Cup, but Rashford now faces an uncertain future ahead of the summer transfer window.
Barcelona had the option of signing Rashford on a permanent deal for £26 million, but the La Liga giants have decided against activating that clause, leaving the forward's future up in the air.
There have been suggestions that Barcelona could still try and sign Rashford on another loan, and now there has been a fresh update about the forward's future.
Spanish publication Marca has claimed that Rashford is fully committed to returning to Barcelona for next season, despite the La Liga club choosing not to sign him on a permanent basis.
The report claims that Rashford is still determined to return to the Camp Nou ahead of next season, and is said to have received confidence from manager Hansi Flick that another move could be arranged.
It has been reported that Rashford believes he can still complete a fresh move to Barcelona, whether that be on another loan or with a new transfer fee agreed with United.
Rashford's chances of moving to Barcelona were handed a blow after the Spanish club signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for around £69 million.
Separate reports over the weekend claimed that Rashford returning to United's first-team squad next season is still an option, with suggestions the forward has explored the possibility with some of the players.
United boss Michael Carrick is also reported to have been in regular contact with Rashford, with the possibility of a return to the squad at Old Trafford not being ruled out.
Carrick has previously spoken about the prospect of Rashford returning to the United first-team squad, where the United manager did not dismiss the idea.
"I just think there's decisions to be made in time on certain things and obviously Marcus is in that situation," Carrick said back in April. "But at this point in time, nothing's been decided. And it will be, because it has to be at a certain point. But at this stage, there's nothing to say."
