Carrick confirms his stance on Marcus Rashford’s return as Barcelona dither over permanent deal

Manchester United caretaker boss Michael Carrick spoke to reporters ahead of his side’s meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Here’s what Carrick had to say in the embargoed section of his press conference. Marcus Rashford return Rashford has done well in Spain, having joined Barcelona last summer on a season-long loan. Yet, there is still no clarity on his future as the Blaugrana dither on whether or not to make his stay a permanent one. This has led to the possibility of Rashford returning to United. Asked whether he would welcome Rashford back, Carrick answered, “I just think there’s decisions to be made in time really on certain things and obviously, Marcus is in that situation, but at this point in time, nothing’s been decided.” “It will be, because it has to be at a certain point, but at this stage there’s nothing to say.” More to follow… Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!