Barcelona Keep Tabs on Marcus Rashford as Summer Exit from Manchester United Looms

Barcelona maintains a position of observation concerning Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of this summer transfer window.

The Spanish club follows any movement that could lead to signing Marcus Rashford because he has consistently been mentioned as an Old Trafford departure candidate.

The uncertain future facing Rashford at Manchester United began after he stopped being the first choice at the club in 2024. The Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim chose to exclude Rashford from his selections because the striker had mentioned his aspiration to change clubs starting in 2025.

The transfer window for Barcelona failed to open during 2025 when they could have bid on Rashford although they expressed interest in him earlier this year.

Unai Emery waited for Aston Villa to acquire Rashford with a short-term loan enabling the forward to bolster the team through the end of the season. The less pressure at Villa seems to have brought out Rashford’s best performance again since his arrival there.

Barcelona Is Keen On Marcus Rashford

Emery’s agreement grants Aston Villa the option to buy Rashford for £ 40 million, but this deadline falls in June. This gives the English team the freedom to test the forward’s worth for a full acquisition.

Reports from Football Insider confirm that Barcelona continues to pursue Rashford despite the benefit the purchase option provides to Aston Villa.

The two clubs are watching the situation unfold because Aston Villa might decline to finalize this acquisition. Barcelona offers Rashford a favourable option because he shows a stronger affinity for playing in La Liga when compared to staying in the Premier League.

Barcelona will have to have some thoughtful conversations about this agreement, as United is likely to stick to a premium price for Rashford.

The summer months may reshape United’s plans regarding Rashford based on any decision he makes to depart from Old Trafford.

Rashford currently faces an unknown future due to his professional uncertainty and the following months will decide where he will play in the upcoming season.