MEN Sport unpacks the latest rumblings around Manchester United’s summer transfer window, including the latest on Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona move

Michael Carrick’s maiden summer transfer window at the Manchester United helm promises to be a hectic one. The Old Trafford legend has already steered his former side back into the Champions League and is now poised to take charge in the transfer market.

Among the priority tasks for United will be settling Marcus Rashford‘s future. The England international has now received a significant update on his prospects of securing a permanent switch to Barcelona as a successful loan spell at the Camp Nou comes to a close.

There has also been a dramatic development in the pursuit of one Premier League star who could take his countryman’s place. MEN Sport brings you the latest developments concerning United in today’s key stories.

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Bowen at centre of £100m war

Should Rashford leave this summer, one name being considered as his replacement is West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen. However, United are hardly the only Premier League giants vying for his services.

The Guardian reported West Ham will need to generate £100million through player sales this summer if they suffer relegation. England international Bowen will be among the prime candidates to be offloaded should the east London outfit drop down.

Liverpool and Chelsea are also understood to be monitoring Bowen’s circumstances closely. Liverpool in particular could emerge as formidable rivals having previously been linked with the attacker, while Mohamed Salah’s departure will demand fresh additions.

Bowen, 29, has registered eight goals and 10 assists so far this season ahead of Sunday’s relegation showdown at home to Leeds. In reality, the Hammers must defeat Leeds and hope Spurs, who sit two points clear, lose at home to Everton to have a realistic chance of staying up.

United may pursue Bowen even should West Ham preserve their top-flight status given Nuno Espirito Santo’s outfit will likely need to offload assets regardless. Carrick’s side are thought to admire Bowen’s adaptability across the forward line, though the intense competition for his services could prove problematic.

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Flick wants Rashford deal

Rashford’s chances of making a permanent move to Barca appear to have strengthened after Hansi Flick gave his backing to the transfer. Reports from Spain indicate the German has told Rashford he expects him back in Catalonia next term.

It recently emerged Barcelona would favour another loan arrangement, with an option to complete a permanent transfer in 2027. United, however, are reluctant to agree to such terms as they look to finalise an outright sale this summer.

Flick’s reassurance marks a significant development in the saga, as it suggests he may now push Barcelona’s hierarchy to finalise a deal. It’s widely understood La Liga’s back-to-back titleholders are far from financially stable, though United will be hoping Robert Lewandowski’s departure will free the necessary funds to retain Rashford’s services.

It’s been well documented that Barcelona can make Rashford’s loan switch permanent for a sum in the region of £26million. The Spanish giants have tried to drive that price down, but United remain resolute on the valuation for a player who has registered 14 goals and 14 assists this season.

Should Flick fail to land his target, United would presumably be content to showcase Rashford elsewhere and potentially command an even higher sale price. Meanwhile, Carrick would be delighted to welcome the player back to Old Trafford in what could prove a major development in the months ahead.