Club increasingly likely to activate Man United star’s clause for €30m transfer
Marcus Rashford captured up close as he arrives for the England vs Albania match (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Barcelona is now seen as more likely to finalize Marcus Rashford’s transfer from Manchester United. The England forward has made a significant impact since joining Barça on loan from the Red Devils this summer, providing six goals and eight assists across all competitions to date. Rashford faced challenges toward the end of his tenure at Manchester United, but he seems to have regained his top form under Hansi Flick. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, this suggests that Barcelona is inclined to activate the option to permanently acquire Rashford for his €30m clause. Marcus Rashford during training in Barcelona (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) The acquisition of Marcus Rashford appears to be a wise move for Barcelona. Should this transfer materialize, it seems that Barcelona will secure a high-caliber talent at a relatively affordable price. The Catalan club took a risk by bringing Rashford in on loan this season, yet the 28-year-old evidently required a change in environment.
Player
Assists
Lamine Yamal
7
Marcus Rashford
6
Pedri
5
Aside from a temporary loan at Aston Villa during the latter part of the previous season, Rashford has devoted his entire career to Old Trafford, and it seems that this was beginning to impact his displays. Certain teams may have hesitated to pursue him, but Barcelona is now poised to reap the rewards for providing him the opportunity to rejuvenate his career. Manchester United is reconfiguring their attack after permitting Rashford to depart. The club has invested significantly in new attacking talents recently, acquiring an entirely new front three during the summer as Rashford exited the team.
Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko are among the new additions, while there could be additional signings on the horizon as they target Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. Even though losing Rashford represents a setback, it appears that Ruben Amorim has solid alternatives for his front three, and the former academy product shouldn’t be sorely missed.
Published: 2025-12-20 07:10:00
source: www.caughtoffside.com
