Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Rashford set to stay at Man Utd after Barcelona snub
Barcelona passed on making Marcus Rashford's loan permanent, leaving his future at Old Trafford.
M. Rashford
player
Player
Marcus Rashford
From
Manchester United
To
Barcelona (loan)
Fee
£26m option not taken
What happened. Barcelona declined to sign Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan, so he is expected to stay at Manchester United for the 2026-27 season.
- Rashford will rejoin United's squad at a training camp in Ireland next week.
- He had an extended break after England's third-place World Cup finish.
- Barcelona were unconvinced despite his 25 goals and assists.
“We have”
— Michael Carrick
A permanent transfer could still happen in the next three weeks, but otherwise Rashford remains a United player.
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