{"id":741302,"date":"2026-02-04T07:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/741302\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T07:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:53:17","slug":"man-utd-news-marcus-rashford-snubbed-for-barcelona-team-mate-as-transfer-u-turn-blocked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/741302\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford snubbed for Barcelona team-mate as transfer U-turn blocked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United were inactive in the January transfer window but have won three games in a row under new interim boss Michael Carrick<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Barcelona's Marcus Rashford reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_Spain-La-Liga-Soccer-26031778455088.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has been snubbed at Barcelona\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has been snubbed at Barcelona(Image: AP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United chose not to make any first-team additions with the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/january-transfer-window\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">January transfer window<\/a> now closed. But interim boss <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/michael-carrick\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Michael Carrick<\/a> has won his first three matches in charge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After a summer in which they <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manutd-ruben-amorim-spend-january-36313351\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">welcomed the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha<\/a>, United opted not to splash any cash in the winter window. These players were <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-spend-squad-value-35798859\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">purchased for head coach Ruben Amorim<\/a>, but he was <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-ruben-amorim-sacked-manutd-36497849\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">shown the door in January<\/a> after a 14-month stint at the helm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Carrick has been handed the reins as interim manager and after wins against <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-city-fc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Manchester City<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arsenal-fc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Arsenal<\/a>, his side left it late versus <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fulham-fc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Fulham<\/a> but <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/man-utd-fulham-cunha-sesko-36651677\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">prevailed 3-2 <\/a>to make it three wins from three. Away from the club, loanee <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/marcus-rashford\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> is still strutting his stuff for <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fc-barcelona\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Barcelona<\/a> and a <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-transfers-marcus-rashford-36657419\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">decision has reportedly been made<\/a> regarding his future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The English forward has been dealt a blow from the pitch however, with a United icon snubbing the 28-year-old. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> brings you the latest updates from Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManUnited#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marcus Rashford snubbed<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rashford joined Barcelona over the summer and in that time he&#8217;s made quite an impact under Hansi Flick. He has contributed 10 goals across all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36657419\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-transfers-marcus-rashford-36657419\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcus Rashford makes final decision on Man Utd return after Michael Carrick lifeline<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_GettyImages-2259406184.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>OPINION<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_Screenshot-268.png\" alt=\"Author avatar\"\/>Abbie Meehan<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite this loan period being so prolific, United hero Nani still does not think Rashford measures up to one of his Blaugrana team-mates, Lamine Yamal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a video uploaded to social media for Goal, Nani was asked to compare some of Europe&#8217;s best attackers. Firstly, the Portuguese star was told to choose between Barcelona&#8217;s Yamal and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/chelsea-fc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Chelsea<\/a> starlet Estevao. He chose the former.<\/p>\n<p>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Then, Rashford and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bukayo-saka\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bukayo Saka<\/a> were put to Nani for a verdict. He opted for Rashford before making a few more decisions. In the next round of picks, it was Rashford and colleague Yamal who were put side by side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here, Nani snubbed the United loanee and said: &#8220;Right now? Lamine Yamal.&#8221; In fairness to Rashford, the 39-year-old went on to choose Yamal as his No. 1 out of all the players he was queried about, adding: &#8220;He&#8217;s my type of player.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Casemiro U-turn blocked<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In January, Rashford&#8217;s team-mate at his parent club Casemiro was subject to a stark announcement. It was revealed the Brazilian is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/casemiro-man-united-exit-confirmed-36598523#:~:text=Manchester%20United%20have%20confirmed%20that,ten%20Hag%20and%20Ruben%20Amorim.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">set to depart at the end of the season<\/a> upon the expiry of his contract.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A goodbye video was released last month with United making it very clear that the 33-year-old will not remain at the club beyond the summer. But <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/jamie-carragher-casemiro-manchester-united-36653121\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">the Brazilian has impressed in his previous few fixtures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Casemiro of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770191595_726_0_Manchester-United-v-Fulham-Premier-League.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Casemiro will leave United at the end of this season\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Casemiro will leave United at the end of this season(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Under Carrick, Casemiro has looked confident in the middle of the park and grabbed a goal and an assist in the win against Fulham. Fans have called for United to U-turn on their decision to let Casemiro leave, but <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11667\/13502285\/casemiro-why-manchester-united-are-not-prepared-to-u-turn-on-brazilian-midfielder-despite-excellent-premier-league-form\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Sky Sports<\/a> reports they will not be backing down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The report claims that although fans are asking why United are letting the Brazilian go, he is one of the club&#8217;s biggest earners, will soon turn 34 and United have a long-term plan in place for their midfield. 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