Sources: Man United to agree cut-price Marcus Rashford deal after U-turn
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(Credit: Imago) Tue 2 June 2026 7:30, UK Manchester United are finally open to the idea of agreeing a cut-price sale of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona this summer after making a U-turn, sources have told Football Insider.The Spanish giants have desperately been trying to re-negotiate their £26million purchase option for the England international, and are still determined to sign him even after moving for Anthony Gordon. The Red Devils are now happy to sell the 28-year-old for whatever fee they can, with sources indicating that his wages have automatically been hiked up after his parent club secured Champions League qualification.United are keen to get the forward off their wage bill in any way possible, and Barcelona are open to the idea of both a permanent deal this summer or potentially another loan. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES However, that brings its own issues, and the club have now seen several members of the squad receive a boost to their pay packets, as a result of automatic clauses that had been inserted into some deals.StatsRashford TotalsApps (Starts)32 (18)G/A15Goals per 900.41Chances Created per 902.35Successful Dribbles per 901.53Conversion Rate10.5%Rashford’s 2025-26 La Liga stats, as per Fotmob.Mason Mount is one of those who has seen his deal boosted, and former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that Carrick will now be under pressure to get the best out of him.The former Chelsea man is now understood to be earning a weekly wage of around £250,000 at Old Trafford, meaning that there will be bigger expectations of him than his disappointing campaign in 2025-26. Rashford has faced a similar situation with his contract in recent weeks, and it has created a fresh sense of urgency for United to get him off their wage bill as quickly as possible.
Carrick and Co. have their eyes on plenty of new additions of their own this summer and will need all the availability they can get in their wage budget. With United now on board with the idea of a cheaper deal, all parties are seemingly ready for Rashford to move to Barcelona again.