Barcelona risk humiliating Rashford with their shock decision, but United will still benefit – report

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has rejuvenated his career at Barcelona. After falling out with Ruben Amorim, Rashford made Barcelona his preferred destination, forcing United to sanction a loan exit in the summer.  The Blaugrana agreed a deal to sign the Englishman on a season-long loan and secured a buy option worth around €30m. Rashford shining at Barcelona The deal to bring Rashford to Camp Nou is starting to look like a major coup, as the United academy product has started his stint in Spain in a stellar manner. The 28-year-old has been directly involved in 13 goals in 15 appearances in all competitions under Hansi Flick, who has utilised his skill sets in multiple areas of the pitch. Marcus Rashford stats vs Club Brugge StatisticValue Goals0 Expected Goals (xG)0.24 Assists0 Expected Assists (xA)0.18 Key Passes1 Crosses (Accurate)3 (1) Accurate Passes44 / 54 (81%) Passes in Opposition Half (Acc.)34 / 46 (74%) Passes in Own Half (Acc.)8 / 8 (100%) Long Balls (Accurate)2 / 2 (100%) Total Shots5 Expected Goals on Target (xGOT)0.08 Shots on Target1 Shots Blocked1 Touches67 Unsuccessful Touches1 Dribbles (Successful)1 (0) Possession Lost15 Tackles (Won)1 (1) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked Shots0 Ground Duels (Won)5 (1) Aerial Duels (Won)0 (0) Dribbled Past2 Source: Sofascore Rashford’s impressive start in La Liga has already sparked talks of a permanent stay in Barcelona. Multiple reports in Spain have suggested Barcelona are open to activating the clause in 2026 to extend the England international’s stay at the club. Barcelona could try to flip Rashford However, Radio Catalunya claim Rashford may not be an integral part of Barca’s long-term plans.  It is understood that the La Liga giants believe €30m is a good price for Rashford. Interestingly, their intention, if they trigger the clause, would be to sell him in the same summer at a higher fee. Having said that, Barcelona would need Rashford’s approval. The left winger has frequently insisted he is delighted to have joined Barcelona. He is unlikely to agree to become a pawn in a wider deal. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Inter Milan are all monitoring Rashford’s situation. The United star is sure to have plenty of suitors should Barcelona decide against offering him a permanent contract at Camp Nou. Featured image Fran Santiago via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!