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<\/p>\nMarcus Rashford’s future is hanging in the balance with Barcelona yet to agree a deal with Manchester United for the England forward<\/p>\n
Marcus Rashford is ready to turn the screw<\/p>\n
Marcus Rashford is reportedly prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to secure a permanent move to Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Manchester United<\/a> forward, who has spent the 2025\/26 season on loan at the Camp Nou, is eager to remain in Catalonia beyond the summer. Although Barcelona and United have held talks<\/a> for several months, the two clubs are still yet to reach an agreement<\/a> – leaving Rashford’s<\/a> future hanging in the balance.<\/p>\n United are standing firm on their \u00a326.2million (\u20ac30m) valuation of the player – a fee Barcelona are currently reluctant to pay. However, Rashford is now said to be willing to make major sacrifices to help push the deal through.<\/p>\n Get MEN Premium now for just \u00a31 HERE<\/a> \u2013 or get involved in our United WhatsApp group by clicking HERE<\/a>. You can also join our United Facebook page by clicking HERE<\/a> and don’t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, Rashford had already agreed in principle to a three-year contract with Barcelona that includes a 40 per cent reduction on his Old Trafford<\/a> wages. But with negotiations stalling, he is now prepared to tear up that arrangement and commit to a five-year deal instead – believing it may be the only way to make the transfer financially viable.<\/p>\n Barcelona’s well-documented financial constraints have complicated discussions, with the club favouring another loan move rather than a permanent transfer. The issue lies in how the \u00a326.2m fee would be amortised across Rashford’s contract length, impacting the club’s balance sheet.<\/p>\n Manchester United, however, are refusing to sanction another temporary move and insist Rashford must leave permanently or not at all.<\/p>\n As a result, Rashford is willing to extend the proposed contract to five years, allowing Barcelona to spread the transfer cost over a longer period and significantly reduce the annual financial burden.<\/p>\n Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona and is willing to take drastic action to make that happen(Image: Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)<\/p>\n Rashford has 14 goals and 14 assists in 48 games for Barcelona, who have been impressed with his performances this season.<\/p>\n With Ruben Amorim – under whom Rashford’s relationship with Manchester United broke down – now no longer in charge, a reintegration at Old Trafford is not entirely off the table, particularly with Rashford’s former team-mate, Michael Carrick, expected to be named permanent manager<\/a> in the coming days.<\/p>\n However, Rashford’s preference has remained consistent throughout the season: he wants to stay at Barcelona. Despite the managerial changes in Manchester and the potential for a fresh start, there is little indication that his stance on a long-term move to Spain has shifted.<\/p>\n Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package<\/p>\n![\"Marcus](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS402076176.jpg\")
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