Marcus Rashford, winger for Manchester United, has declined a move to a top Premier League club, waiting only for Barcelona.
Spanish media outlet Sport reports that Marcus Rashford, winger for the "Red Devils" Manchester United, is firmly intent on transferring permanently to "Barça" Barcelona and is prepared to reject offers from the "Gunners" Arsenal.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, is focusing on strengthening the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season as they return to the UEFA Champions League, but managing Rashford's future remains equally important.
Rashford was loaned to Barcelona for the 2025-26 season, during which he scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists for Hansi Flick's team.
Barcelona hold an option to buy him outright for £26 million but may hesitate to exercise it, having recently signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for £69 million.
While Barcelona's hesitation might open the door for other clubs like Arsenal to pursue the 28-year-old, Spanish outlet Sport claims Rashford is ready to turn down Arsenal's offer because his heart is set solely on Barcelona.
Manchester United spent the summer of 2025 revamping their attack by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, all of whom have performed well.
Rashford might not be a problem per se, but his return to the team could be challenging given his deteriorated relationship with the Manchester United fans. Therefore, a permanent transfer is his best option.