Marcus Rashford eyes Barcelona move: training return looms if deal stalls

Marcus Rashford remains eager to join Barcelona and play alongside prodigy Lamine Yamal, but with a £40 million price tag and a contract until 2027, his future hinges on a transfer deal. If no agreement is reached soon, Rashford is set to resume training at Manchester United next month, keeping his options open.

Sources:
The Guardian+1
Updated 1h ago
Tab background
Sources: The Guardian
Marcus Rashford is reportedly targeting a transfer to Barcelona, his "dream destination," where he hopes to play alongside the promising 17-year-old forward Lamine Yamal.

Rashford, who is under contract with Manchester United until 2027, has made it clear that his time at the club is coming to an end. The asking price for the England international is believed to be around £40 million.

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, confirmed the club's interest in Rashford during an interview with Catalan radio station RAC1 in May, signaling a potential move.

Rashford praised Yamal's talent, saying, "It's difficult to put into words what [Lamine Yamal] is doing because he's not supposed to be doing that at 16 or 17." When asked if he would like to play alongside the young forward, Rashford replied, "Yeah, for sure, Everybody in the world wants to play with the best. Hopefully ... We'll see."

Yamal has already made a significant impact, contributing to Barcelona's LaLiga triumph last season and playing a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 success despite his young age.

However, if a transfer deal is not finalized soon, sources indicate Rashford plans to return to Manchester United training next month, signaling his readiness to continue with the club until a move materializes.

This potential transfer marks a significant moment in Rashford's career as he seeks new challenges and opportunities at one of Europe's top clubs.
Sources: The Guardian
Marcus Rashford eyes a move to Barcelona, expressing interest in playing alongside young star Lamine Yamal. With a £40 million asking price and contract until 2027, Rashford plans to return to Manchester United training next month if no transfer deal is reached.
Section 1 background
The Headline

Rashford eyes Barcelona move, training return if stalled

Key Facts
  • Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, confirmed in May 2025 that the club likes Marcus Rashford and is interested in him.The Guardian
  • Marcus Rashford expressed admiration for Lamine Yamal, describing his talent as difficult to put into words given his young age of 16 or 17.The Guardian
  • Rashford hopes to play alongside 17-year-old Lamine Yamal at Barcelona, stating in a Spanish YouTube interview: "Yeah, for sure, Everybody in the world wants to play with the best. Hopefully ... We'll see."1
  • Rashford is contracted with Manchester United until 2027 and has an asking price of £40 million.The Guardian
  • Rashford plans to return to training with Manchester United next month if no transfer deal is agreed.1
the dream destination for Marcus Rashford after his exit from appears to be Barcelona after he declared an interest in playing alongside Lamine Yamal.
The Guardian
The Guardian
Sources have told ESPN that Rashford is planning to return to training with United next month if a deal to leave Old Trafford has not been agreed.
ESPN India
1
Key Stats at a Glance
Marcus Rashford's asking price
£40m
The Guardian
Section 2 background
Background Context

Context on Rashford's Barcelona interest and Yamal's rise

Key Facts
  • Barcelona is considered the dream destination for Marcus Rashford after his exit from Manchester United, driven by his interest in playing alongside Lamine Yamal.The Guardian
  • Lamine Yamal, despite his young age, has emerged as one of the best players in world football and was instrumental in Barcelona's LaLiga triumph last season and his national team's Euro 2024 success.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Lamine Yamal's age
16 or 17
The Guardian
Article not found
⌂ CuriousCats.ai

Article

‹

Source Citations