Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has had something of a rollercoaster season at FC Barcelona this year.<\/p>\n
Up and down<\/p>\n
On the face of it, he has been in fine form, scoring 11 goals and providing 13 assists<\/a> in all competitions on loan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n However, since Christmas, Rashford<\/a> has struggled for consistent game time, often starting matches on the bench.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, with Raphinha picking up an injury on international duty, Rashford has been given the perfect opportunity to cement his place in the team.<\/p>\n He made a strong start by scoring a crucial equaliser<\/a> against Atletico Madrid in the league last Saturday, but was incredibly wasteful<\/a> in front of goal during Barcelona\u2019s 0-2 defeat to the same opponent in the Champions League midweek.<\/p>\n He will be hoping to make a big impact in the Catalan derby against Espanyol later this evening.<\/p>\n Gary Neville\u2019s thoughts<\/p>\n Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has given his thoughts on Rashford\u2019s performances while speaking on the Sky Sports\u2019 Stick to Football<\/a> podcast.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Neville commented positively on Rashford\u2019s performances this season, stating, \u201cRashford moved to Barcelona, played over 40 games, scored 11 goals and provided more than 10 assists; he looked dangerous once again. The player deserves credit; he has certainly regained his form.\u201d<\/p>\n Nonetheless, there have been rumours that the permanent move to Barcelona might be in jeopardy<\/a> as the Catalan club pursue cheaper options.<\/p>\n He claimed, \u201cbut now Barcelona want to say they can\u2019t pay the full agreed sum of \u00a326 million? That\u2019s ridiculous! Manchester United loaned him out at a time when the club desperately needed to, and included a very reasonable clause in the contract. Rashford performed well, his market value rose slightly, and suddenly they want to haggle? No, that is unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n Finally, Neville advised his former side to stand firm and not give in to Barcelona\u2019s pressure.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Neville asserted, \u201cend this farce. This is how Barcelona operate in every window. If you want the player, pay what you agreed or send him back\u2014it\u2019s that simple.\u201d<\/p>\n The Catalans have an option to make the deal permanent, believed to be for as little as \u00a325 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n Marcus Rashford Stats: 2025\/26 Season<\/p>\n Featured image Denis Doyle via Getty Images<\/p>\n