Man United and Barcelona set for key talks over Marcus Rashford transfer

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15 May 2026 • 12:21 AM MYT
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Man United and Barcelona set for key talks over Marcus Rashford transfer

  • Manchester United and Barcelona are scheduled to reopen negotiations next week to finalise a deal regarding Marcus Rashford's future.
  • An existing agreement for Barcelona to purchase Rashford for €30m is in place, but the Catalan club aims to revisit the terms due to budget restrictions.
  • Rashford, who has had a successful season at Camp Nou, including winning a league title, prefers to remain with Barcelona, although a return to Manchester United in July is still a possibility.
  • Manchester United's hierarchy would prefer to sell Rashford to fund squad rebuilding efforts, particularly in midfield, though another loan deal is also being considered.
  • Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring the situation, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is also a fan of Rashford, with Arsenal prioritising a left forward signing this summer.

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