Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Barcelona have made significant progress in negotiations over personal terms with Marcus Rashford for a potential permanent transfer this summer.
According to Romano’s update on X, Barcelona are keen to keep Rashford at the club beyond his current arrangement and view him as an important part of their attacking rebuild ahead of the 2026–27 season. Talks between the player’s camp and Barça have reportedly been positive, with both sides optimistic about reaching an agreement on salary and contract length.
However, the major obstacle remains the stance of Manchester United. The English club are standing firm on the €30 million buy option clause included in the deal and have made it clear that there will be no discount. United see Rashford as a valuable asset and believe the figure accurately reflects his market value, despite his inconsistent form over the past campaign.
Barcelona’s financial situation continues to play a key role in the negotiations. While the Catalan giants are eager to secure Rashford permanently, they must carefully balance their wage structure and comply with La Liga’s financial regulations. Any move will likely depend on player sales and further cost-cutting measures before committing to the full €30 million fee.