United ace privately opposed to staying at the club as he eyes dream summer move – report

Marcus Rashford’s true feelings on a potential return to Manchester United have been revealed, even as question marks linger over a Barcelona stay. Barcelona dither Rashford has enjoyed a productive loan at Barcelona, having joined the club last summer from United. He fell out of favour under then-manager Ruben Amorim, prompting the club to offload him. Multiple suitors expressed an interest but Rashford made it clear he was only interested in a switch to the Blaugrana. He eventually got his dream wish and wasted no time in making himself a key part of the team amidst injuries in their attacking department. While Rashford’s playing time over the past weeks has somewhat reduced, he still boasts an impressive 13 goals and 14 assists across all competitions. Yet, Barcelona are yet to clearly indicate whether or not they will exercise the £26m option to make his season-long loan a permanent move. Barcelona are believed to want another loan or a reduction in the fee. United have made it clear there is no room for fresh discussions. There were suggestions that United would prefer to welcome Rashford back rather than give in to Barcelona’s demands. Michael Carrick himself seemed to hint that the door is open for Rashford to line up for United again. However, according to The Sun, United have no plans to reintegrate the England international into the first-team squad next season. Rashford update According to the newspaper, United will not have Rashford back, with senior figures looking to sell him. Rashford’s wages are set to increase to £325,000 a week in July after the club secured Champions League qualification, which has intensified the urgency to offload him. Samuel Luckhurst further claims, “Rashford, 28, is also privately opposed to returning to United after a fraught few years with his boyhood club.” “Any mention of United has been removed from Rashford’s social media bios and he has rebranded himself as ‘MR14’ – a reference to his squad number at Barca.” Rashford’s United contract runs until 2028. Meanwhile, Carrick and his players are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. Featured image Denis Doyle 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 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!