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Marcus Rashford transfer: Former Aston Villa loanee set for Manchester United return

Barcelona are weighing other attacking targets and financial limits as the club considers whether to make Marcus Rashford's loan permanent for about £26 million.

  • Barcelona are weighing whether to trigger the £26 million option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently, though conflicting reports have emerged regarding the club's intention to exercise that option for the 28-year-old striker.
  • Spanish outlet Marca reports that Rashford has "completed a cycle" at the club, with Barcelona now considering alternative targets like Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic to bolster their attacking line.
  • Across his 43 appearances this season, the England international has netted 12 goals and laid on 13 assists, though he squandered a chance to secure a permanent move by failing to capitalize on opportunities this month.
  • Manchester United remain firm on their £26 million asking price, despite Barcelona attempting to negotiate a reduced fee or extend the loan while trimming their wage bill to satisfy Financial Fair Play regulations.
  • Should Rashford return to Old Trafford, his future depends on the incoming head coach, though Michael Carrick recently left the door open to him breaking back into first-team plans.
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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