Manchester United are awaiting a decision from Barcelona regarding Marcus Rashford's permanent transfer, with a £26 million clause set to expire on June 15. The 28-year-old spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Camp Nou, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists in 47 appearances, helping Barcelona win a second consecutive La Liga title. Despite reports suggesting Barcelona are expected to opt against signing him, no official communication has been received by United.
According to the BBC, Rashford's future is likely to be decided in the three-week period between the end of the World Cup and the start of pre-season. Barcelona, who recently spent £69.3 million on Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, insist a final decision will be made before the deadline. United have refused to renegotiate the terms, and sources close to Rashford believe the deadline will pass without an agreement, meaning he would return to United for pre-season.
Rashford has attracted interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich, and United are keen to sell him to raise funds. His performances for England during the World Cup could influence potential suitors. United head coach Michael Carrick, who has a strong relationship with Rashford, stated in April that no final decision had been made, adding, 'There are decisions to be made in time on certain things. Marcus is in that situation.'
Rashford's future is expected to be resolved between the end of England's World Cup campaign and the start of pre-season training, unless another club makes a move during the tournament.
