Following Ruben Amorim's sacking at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford's future could be completely turned upside down. A permanent transfer to FC Barcelona is no longer as likely as before.
On loan at Barca for the 2025-26 season, Marcus Rashford has made an encouraging start with the Catalan club. Without being an undisputed starter, he has proven decisive and effective. In 25 matches played, he has scored seven goals and provided 11 assists. Barcelona have a €30m (£26.3m) option to buy and could permanently sign the English forward at the end of the season. However, in Spain, Marcus Rashford has not completely won everyone over.
As reported by Diario As, with Raphinha's return from injury, Marcus Rashford could be left on the sidelines by Hansi Flick. Furthermore, Barca have major financial problems and the priority is the defensive department. Finally, the Spanish outlet adds that Ruben Amorim's departure from Manchester United could facilitate the 28-year-old's return to England. However, the identity of the new Red Devils manager will need to be known first.
Rashford back at Manchester United next summer?
Marcus Rashford did not have a good relationship with Ruben Amorim, which is notably why he was loaned to Aston Villa last season and why he is now at Barcelona. But the England international (68 caps, 18 goals) remains deeply attached to his boyhood club and, depending on Manchester United's next manager, if Marcus Rashford is back in the club's plans, he could choose to return to Old Trafford.
On the Catalan club's side, no decision has yet been made regarding the option to buy in the player's contract. In other words, his future remains uncertain. The English press believe that with the Portuguese manager's sacking, Marcus Rashford could regain his former status in the Premier League. The second half of the season will certainly provide clues about the forward's next destination. Oliver Glasner is tipped to take charge of Manchester United in summer 2026.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
