Barcelona are not expected to trigger Marcus Rashford's option to buy clause before it expires, talkSPORT understands.
The £26million permanent option in his loan from Manchester United expires on June 15.
Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid
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Rashford is set to return to United, with Barcelona's option to buy expiring on MondayCredit: Getty
As a result, Rashford is set to return to Old Trafford following the World Cup.
The forward is currently with the England squad ahead of this summer's tournament.
Barcelona remain keen to bring Rashford back to the club ahead of next season.
However, another loan move is currently the most likely solution for the 28-year-old.
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Rashford has two years remaining on his current Red Devils contract after signing an extension in 2023.
Meanwhile, United have confirmed that Jadon Sancho has left the club after five seasons.
Sancho was signed for £75million from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 and played 83 games.
The winger spent last season on loan at Aston Villa following previous temporary spells with Dortmund and Chelsea.
Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia will also depart Old Trafford upon the expiry of their contracts this summer.
As for Rashford, he helped Barcelona win their 29th LaLiga title last term.
Marcus Rashford 11 of England looks on in the gym during the England World Cup 2026 Camp
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Rashford is currently at the World Cup with England after winning LaLiga last seasonCredit: Getty
Across 32 league appearances for Barca, Rashford scored eight goals and added nine assists.
He also scored five times in 11 Champions League outings as well as providing four assists for his team-mates.
Only Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez provided more goal contributions for Hansi Flick's side across all competitions.
Gordon on Rashford
Rashford's United return follows Anthony Gordon's £70million move to the Camp Nou.
Barcelona have swooped to sign the forward from Newcastle United on a five-year deal.
Gordon has revealed that Rashford has been offering him tips and information about the club ahead of his arrival.
Anthony Gordon his presentation as a new player of FC Barcelona
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Barca have already completed the signing of Rashford's England team-mate GordonCredit: Getty
The 25-year-old told talkSPORT: "He was just telling me how good the lads are there, the team spirit that they have, which I heard already from the people in Barca.
“So I'm really looking forward to joining up with them. He was also telling me about the city, places to live.
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“He's a lovely guy, very caring. So he was just giving me a bit of information.”
Both players are part of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup.