Aston Villa’s unwillingness to purchase Marcus Rashford outright left the Englishman in a state of flux, with Ruben Amorim making it clear that he had no future at Old Trafford.
Rashford only signed his lucrative new contract extension in 2023, but that deal has proven to be somewhat of a poisoned chalice for the 27-year-old.
With his form wavering in the aftermath and questions emerging over his off-field behaviour, Rashford is no longer a desirable asset in the eyes of the Manchester United manager. Moreover, his sky-high salary has rendered the risk great for those willing to take the forward off the Red Devils’ hands.
Villa offered brief respite, and Barcelona are the next club to present Rashford with potential rejuvenation. However, few would’ve suspected the La Liga champions to be in for the England international, given their documented financial woes, which have emerged as a source of widespread mockery.
Nevertheless, Barcelona have taken the plunge, acquiring Rashford on an initial loan. Still, plenty of rejigging is necessary if the Blaugrana are to register their new asset for the 2025–26 season.
