Interim United boss Carrick has refused to offer any olive branches to the forward when questioned about a potential return. Rashford has not featured for the Red Devils since December 2024, and the club seems content to move forward with their current attacking options. Carrick’s public stance has been one of professional distance as the summer window approaches.
“I just think there are decisions to be made in time on certain things and obviously Marcus is in that situation,” Carrick stated recently. “But at this point in time, nothing’s been decided. And it will be, because it has to be at a certain point. But at this stage, there’s nothing to say.” With the World Cup on the horizon and Barcelona stalling on a deal, Rashford’s future remains one of the most intriguing subplots of the upcoming transfer window.