{"id":19920,"date":"2026-05-09T11:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/19920\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T11:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:40:08","slug":"fresh-complications-hit-barcelonas-plans-for-permanent-signing-of-28-year-old-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/19920\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh complications hit Barcelona&#8217;s plans for permanent signing of 28-year-old forward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marcus Rashford\u2019s future is becoming one of the biggest talking points ahead of the summer transfer window, with fresh developments at Manchester United potentially threatening his chances of staying at FC Barcelona permanently.<\/p>\n<p>The England international has enjoyed an encouraging loan spell in Spain and is believed to be <a href=\"https:\/\/barcauniversal.com\/barcelona-star-wants-to-remain-at-club-at-all-costs-amid-uncertainy-over-permanent-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">open to continuing his career at Barcelona<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, the situation at Old Trafford could now completely reshape the outcome of the operation.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the story?<\/p>\n<p>According to reports from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.es\/es\/noticias\/premier-league\/decision-united-carrick-afecta-rashford-130025645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SPORT<\/a>, the possible appointment of Michael Carrick as Manchester United\u2019s permanent manager may become a major obstacle to Rashford\u2019s continuity at Bar\u00e7a.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick has reportedly remained one of Rashford\u2019s strongest supporters and has never fully ruled out the possibility of reintegrating the forward into United\u2019s long-term plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The former midfielder still believes Rashford can recover his best level in England and reportedly views the player\u2019s performances during his Barcelona spell positively.<\/p>\n<p>That support could become decisive because there is currently <a href=\"https:\/\/barcauniversal.com\/man-united-boss-provides-update-on-rashfords-continuity-at-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">no full agreement inside Manchester United<\/a> regarding what should happen with the striker this summer.<\/p>\n<p>While part of the club\u2019s sporting structure sees Rashford\u2019s sale as an important step in rebuilding the squad, Carrick is believed to hold a different opinion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The potential new manager feels Rashford still has the quality and experience to become an important player again at Old Trafford if managed correctly.<\/p>\n<p>What about Barcelona?<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Barcelona are also far from fully convinced about making the move permanent.<\/p>\n<p>Although Rashford has produced respectable numbers during his loan spell, doubts continue to exist internally regarding his consistency levels and defensive work rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona\u2019s sporting management are also <a href=\"https:\/\/barcauniversal.com\/the-six-man-shortlist-barcelona-have-drawn-up-to-reinforce-left-wing-including-two-former-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">exploring younger and financially safer attacking options<\/a> before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Barcelona would need to activate a \u20ac30 million purchase clause to complete the signing permanently, a figure the club is still evaluating given their transfer priorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Marcus Rashford\u2019s future is becoming one of the biggest talking points ahead of the summer transfer window, 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