Man United tell Barcelona they will not budge on Marcus Rashford transfer fee

Football
20 Mar 2026 • 7:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Manchester United are unwilling to enter into fresh negotiations with Barcelona regarding a permanent transfer fee for Marcus Rashford.
  • Barcelona currently hold an option to make Rashford's loan move permanent this summer for a fee widely reported to be 30 million euros (£25.85m).
  • Despite Barcelona's reported keenness to secure the England international long-term, sources close to Manchester United indicate no intention to engage in renegotiations over the cost of the potential transfer.
  • Rashford, 28, joined Barcelona last summer and has scored 10 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions for the Spanish league leaders.
  • His long-term future remains uncertain, as United have moved on with a new front line since he left at the start of the season.

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