Marcus Rashford looks increasingly likely to start the season as a Manchester United player, talkSPORT understands.
The 28-year-old's dreams of making his loan to Barcelona permanent have been shattered by England teammate Anthony Gordon's £70million move from Newcastle to the Camp Nou.
Man United and Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford
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Rashford's return to Barcelona from Man United seems unlikely to materialiseCredit: Getty
United would still like to sell to get his wages of more than £325,000-a-week off the pay role.
And Rashford ideally wants to leave Old Trafford having fallen out with the club's hierarchy.
The United academy graduate hasn't featured for the club since December 2024.
He was shipped off on loan to Aston Villa during the second half of the 2024/25 season.
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Barcelona then brought him to Catalonia for the 2025/26 campaign on an initial loan deal.
Rashford chipped in with 14 goals and as many assists in 49 matches across all competitions to help Barca retain the LaLiga title.
However, despite becoming a fan favourite, Hansi Flick's side decided against activating the £26million buy option in his contract.
Re-Marc-able return to squad?
And a lack of willing suitors this summer means that the player being integrated back into Michael Carrick's first-team squad is now firmly on the table.
Rashford, who is tied down at the Threatre of Dreams until 2028, will be given three weeks off after the World Cup before returning to pre-season training at United's Carrington base.
He is currently on Three Lions duty in North America, where he has scored once from his four outings.
Marcus Rashford celebrates with the LaLiga trophy
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Despite winning the LaLiga title and Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona appear to have decided against signing him on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
Marcus Rashford's World Cup stats so far
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Rashford has started twice for England at the World Cup, as he battles with Gordon for a spot in the team
And his performances across the pond have led to United being told to welcome him back into their set-up.
United will not want Rashford's situation to drag until the closing stages of the window, with his future affecting the club's search for a new winger this summer.
talkSPORT understands that United have opened talks with West Ham over signing Crysencio Summerville.
And they also have Ismaila Sarr on their radar having scored 33 goals for Crystal Palace in the last two years.
Though and deal for a new wide man is dependent on whether Rashford will be staying or leaving.
Rashford currently boasts a £40m release clause - withtwo teams blocked from activating it.
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Marcus Rashford looks on while playing for Manchester United
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Rashford still has two years left to run on his contract at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
Tottenham have been urged to 'break the bank' and bring Rashford to north London following his World Cup displays.
And the forward will be once again looking to impress when England face Norway in Miami on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
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