Manchester United have made clear they will not accept any offer for Marcus Rashford below the €30 million (£26.2 million) fee agreed with Barcelona during his loan move last summer. The 28-year-old forward moved to the Nou Camp after falling out of favour under former United boss Ruben Amorim, with the deal including an option to make the transfer permanent for between €30 million and €35 million (£30.5 million).
Rashford has impressed in Spain, scoring 10 goals, and has expressed a desire to stay at Barcelona beyond this season. However, reports suggest the La Liga giants had hoped to negotiate a lower fee. According to ESPN, United are unwilling to lower their demands and expect the pre-agreed sum to be paid if Barcelona wish to sign Rashford permanently.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has publicly stated the club's intention to keep Rashford. He told SPORT: “Yes, definitely. I think it wasn't easy to come here. He has played at a very high level… He only wanted to come to Barca, and that's a very positive thing.”
A return to Old Trafford remains unlikely, despite Amorim's sacking last month. Michael Carrick, now interim head coach at United, previously worked with Rashford during his most prolific season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United's stance on a permanent exit has not changed.
