Summary of the controversy involving Marcus Rashford with Barcelona and Manchester United after a mysterious figure appeared.
The Daily Mail, a prominent British media outlet, reported that Barcelona, the La Liga giant, has not yet spoken with Marcus Rashford after unexpectedly reaching an agreement to sign Anthony Gordon, winger from Newcastle United, for a total fee of 80 million euros to Camp Nou.
Barcelona loaned Rashford from Manchester United last season, during which he performed excellently, scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists. The loan agreement included an option for Barcelona to buy Rashford outright for 30 million euros, expiring on 15 June.
However, Barcelona has not shown eagerness to finalize this deal. Instead, they signed Gordon, who plays the same position as Rashford, for 80 million euros, immediately casting doubt over Rashford's future.
Although Barcelona's management secretly wants to keep Rashford, they prefer to loan him for another year. This contrasts with Manchester United's desire to sell him outright, as they have no plans to reintegrate him given their wide attacking options including Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Brian Embolo, with Joshua Zirkzee also remaining at the club.
Rashford has consistently expressed his wish to stay at Barcelona, but the situation has become complicated following Barcelona's signing of Gordon.
Reports add that if Manchester United cannot reach an agreement with Barcelona, they will explore other avenues to sell Rashford amid interest from several clubs.