Sources: Marcus Rashford update today
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 25 April 2026 12:33, UK Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford only wants to move to Barcelona this summer despite talks over a permanent deal stalling in recent weeks.Rashford has shown flashes of his former self while on loan at Barcelona this season as they march towards a second successive La Liga title.The Catalan giants do have the option to buy him for around £26million in the summer, but are currently unsure over whether they want to pay such a fee.Barca would prefer to loan Rashford for a second season, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, his main priority is to stay at the Camp Nou for at least another campaign.Man United’s transfer plans will revolve around getting the last of the outcasts out of Old Trafford for good, with Rasmus Hojlund and Jadon Sancho also set to leave permanently. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Marcus Rashford only has Barcelona move on his mind ahead of the summerRashford has registered 12 goals and 10 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions this season, with more game time likely in the coming weeks in Lamine Yamal’s absence.Newcastle have been linked with a surprise swoop for the England star this summer, but he only wants to return to Barca by any means possible.Appearances27Goals6Assists6Shots per 904.26Chances created per 902.41Successful dribbles per 901.54Touches in opposition box per 907.22Rashford’s 2025-26 La Liga statsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Rashford’s still got his heart set on this move to Barcelona.
It’s just Barcelona trying to renegotiate that potential move for him. “They want to keep Rashford on loan for a second season, rather than paying that agreed £26million buy clause in his contract.
“Obviously nothing’s been agreed between Barcelona and Man United, so it’s hit a bit of a stumbling block, but Barca would like to sign Rashford, preferably on loan.”Mason Mount will not be leaving United despite injury concernsUnited’s decision on Michael Carrick will dictate the futures of several players, as he is set to remain loyal to certain stars, where a different new boss may have other ideas.Carrick has handed Mount a route back into the Red Devils’ plans in recent weeks following his full recovery from a muscle injury, after he featured off the bench against Chelsea last time out.He has been linked with a move away ahead of the summer, but sources have exclusively told Football Insider that United will not sell Mount despite his troubled injury record.Carrick remains the favourite to be appointed permanently and will favour keeping Mount ahead of next season if he lands the job full-time. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.