Marcus Rashford exit latest: Man United stance, Barcelona nightmare, transfer statement

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Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford’s future remains up in the air as we approach the start of pre-season

Everything you need to know about Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United:

1. Rashford’s time at United looked to have ended last summer when Barcelona agreed to loan the winger for the 2025/26 campaign.
2. Included in this deal was an option to buy Rashford for £26m at the end of this season. After scoring 14 goals and bagging 14 assists, there was an expectation that Barca would activate the clause.
3. “I am not a magician, but if I was, I would stay. We will see,” Rashford said after helping Barca win La Liga.
4. At the end of the season, Barcelona stunned United and Rashford by agreeing a £69m deal with Newcastle for Anthony Gordon. The Catalan club then allowed the deadline to activate Rashford’s clause to pass.
5. This left Rashford’s future in doubt. United remain committed to selling Rashford with a gentleman’s agreement thought to be in place that would allow the winger to leave for £40m, so long as it doesn’t mean he joins Barcelona, Liverpool or Manchester City. Read the full story here.
6. This week, the stance on Rashford leaving softened slightly.
7. If he is not sold he will train with the first team and will be available for selection. Read the full story here.
8. The Reds do not want to sanction a third loan for Rashford, meaning, if he is to leave, it would have to be permanently.
9. In the meantime, Rashford’s full focus is on the World Cup and England.
10. He told reporters: “I was very clear with everyone involved before the World Cup, I wanted it (a move) done before. If it’s not, I wanted it to wait until after. I want to be fully present in the moment. We’re fighting for something special.” Read the full story here.