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| Marcus Rashford’s Future in Doubt as Barcelona Pull Out of Transfer Talks and Manchester United Stay Unclear. |
The future of Marcus Rashford is becoming increasingly uncertain as reports emerge that Barcelona has cooled their interest in signing the Manchester United forward, despite earlier links. At the same time, new claims suggest that Rashford has never officially requested to leave Old Trafford.
Barcelona No Longer Interested in Rashford Deal
In recent weeks, Rashford has been strongly linked with a potential move to Spain, especially after an impressive loan spell at Aston Villa during the second half of the 2024/25 season. Villa, however, decided not to activate the £40 million (around Rp1 trillion) purchase option to make the move permanent.
The England international had dropped several hints suggesting he was open to joining Barcelona. He even went on record expressing hope to play alongside Lamine Yamal, one of Barça's brightest young stars.
However, according to a report by AS, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has backed away from pursuing Rashford. Just weeks ago, Rashford was on Barça’s radar as a potential summer signing. Now, his name is reportedly off the list.
Luis Díaz Becomes Barcelona’s Preferred Option
Instead of Rashford, Barcelona is shifting focus to Luis Díaz, the Colombian winger from Liverpool. Club officials believe Díaz is more adaptable, experienced, and committed to playing for the team's success—qualities they allegedly feel Rashford lacks at this moment.
Yet, signing Díaz won’t be easy either. Liverpool have shown no interest in selling him. Barcelona, however, now has more flexibility in their budget after Nico Williams unexpectedly chose to stay at Athletic Club, rejecting a potential transfer that would’ve cost the Catalan side heavily.
Manchester United Offers No Clear Path for Rashford
Meanwhile, Rashford’s situation at Manchester United is just as complex. The club’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, is believed to have sidelined the 27-year-old from his core plans. Several sources reported Rashford was among five players who had submitted transfer requests this summer.
But respected journalist Henry Winter has contradicted that, stating Rashford did not ask to leave. Instead, the forward is reportedly aware that he won’t get regular playing time next season and is open to moving on—primarily to stay in contention for a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Rashford is also expected to miss United’s preseason training, which is scheduled to begin this Monday, signaling that a separation could still happen.
What’s Next for Marcus Rashford?
Adding fuel to the fire, Matheus Cunha has reportedly been handed the iconic No. 10 shirt at United—a jersey long worn by Rashford—suggesting the club may be ready to move on from him.
There has been speculative interest from Bayern Munich, although no formal approach has been made by the German giants so far. If both Barcelona and Manchester United aren’t viable options, it remains to be seen where Rashford will end up before the new season kicks off.
Uncertain Road Ahead for Marcus Rashford
With Barcelona pulling out of the race and Manchester United offering no guarantees, Marcus Rashford’s career stands at a major crossroads. While he hasn’t pushed for an exit, the lack of game time and the need to stay relevant for international duty make a summer move almost inevitable.
Will another European club step up for the talented forward? Could a surprising offer come from the Premier League or even outside Europe? For now, Rashford’s transfer saga remains one of the most intriguing stories of this transfer window.