Manchester United may not sign a new winger if they do not offload Marcus Rashford this summer.
The England international spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Barcelona, hoping to secure a permanent move away from Old Trafford.
However, the Spanish champions ultimately decided against activating the £26 million purchase option included in the agreement.
According to The Athletic, several Premier League teams have expressed interest in signing Rashford, who has a £40m release clause in his contract (not applicable for Liverpool or Manchester City).
Despite that interest, the report claims Rashford would rather see out his contract at Old Trafford than join another English club.
Rashford transfer saga could drag on
Rashford has made more than 400 appearances for Man United since bursting onto the scene as a teenager in 2016.
Few academy graduates in modern times have enjoyed such a dramatic rise.
His talent has never been questioned, but inconsistency and concerns over discipline have often prevented him from reaching the elite level many predicted.
Joining Barcelona on a permanent basis was a dream move for Rashford.
He worked extremely hard last season, registering 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions.
Manager Hansi Flick has also admired his efforts but the La Liga club made a surprising decision to sign Anthony Gordon in a £69m deal earlier this month.
United are desperate to offload Rashford as he is set to pocket over £300,000 per week at Old Trafford.
INEOS pushed him out of the exit door in 2024, but they could now be forced to reintegrate him into the squad if no buyer emerges.
Rashford’s reluctance to join another Premier League club further narrows the list of potential destinations.
Only a handful of European heavyweights possess both the financial resources and sporting appeal required to complete such a deal.
We believe that this transfer saga could stretch until the very end of the summer transfer window.
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