Sources: Surprise Marcus Rashford update tonight
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Credit: Imago Fri 22 May 2026 19:00, UK Marcus Rashford could make a “shock” switch to Real Madrid from Manchester United this summer as Jose Mourinho plans to swoop in front of Barcelona for his services, sources have told Football Insider.Rashford has impressed on loan at Barcelona this season and is keen to stay at the Nou Camp for the foreseeable future.They are stalling over a permanent move for his services, however, despite Man United’s desire to shift the England star off their books as soon as possible.Jose Mourinho is set to be named as Real Madrid’s new manager soon, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, he is interested in signing Rashford this summer.Rashford is set to leave Man United, but the club he joins now seems to be up in the air as Real plot a potential move. 🔄 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 joining Real Madrid would be a ‘surprise’ Rashford wants to stay at Camp Nou beyond this season, but the Catalan giants want to agree another loan deal rather than trigger his £26million option to buy clause.He could instead reunite with Mourinho, but it remains unclear if he would be open to such a move if Real approach Man United for his services.SeasonAppearancesGoalsAssists2025-26 (La Liga)31872024-25 (Premier League)25632023-24 (Premier League)33722022-23 (Premier League)351752021-22 (Premier League)2542Rashford’s league stats in the last five seasonsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “It’ll be a big blow for Barca, a bit of a psychological blow as well from Jose Mourinho to his big rivals Barcelona.
“I’d be very surprised (if he joined Real). Rashford has had a very good season on loan at Barca.
There is a purchase option in there for around 26 million, which Barca don’t really want to meet.”Man United set sights on Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga Even if Rashford does not move to the Santiago Bernabeu, United could still enter negotiations with Real over other players this summer.Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that United are interested in Camavinga as he struggles for regular game time in the Spanish capital.He has been left out of France’s World Cup squad for the summer after only being handed 16 La Liga starts throughout this campaign.The Red Devils are aiming to bolster their midfield ranks with several signings this summer, and he could well be arriving at Old Trafford soon if talks begin to advance. 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.