Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterMarcus Rashford's future remains up in the air amid reports that Barcelona want to renegotiate the terms on the clause that could take him to the Nou Camp on a permanent basis.The Manchester United academy graduate had been out of favour for a long time under Erik ten Hag and then Ruben Amorim and left the club on loan to Aston Villa in January 2025.Rashford subsequently struck out on loan again the following summer, making the move to Spanish giants Barcelona.You may likeMajor Marcus Rashford future decision made as Manchester United face �30m contract situation: reportManchester City legend open to Barcelona move: reportMichael Carrick opens door for exiled Manchester United star's Old Trafford return: reportBarcelona have no regrets on Marcus Rashford release clause - but Manchester United doGet VIP Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat UniqueManchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans.View DealRashford's move is said to contain a 30m (�26.2m) option to buy that Barcelona could trigger in the summer.By Premier League standards, that would seem a snip for a player who has found a new lease of life in Catalonia, contributing ten goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances in all competitions this season.That has not stopped reports from suggesting that Barcelona wanted to re-open talks to agree a reduced fee.However, Sky Sports's Danyal Khan writes that in fact Barcelona have no intention of trying to haggle on Rashford's fee - and that Manchester United would give the idea short shrift in any case.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.That is not necessarily to say that Barcelona will take up the option, but as it stands it would appear that they are relatively content with the terms of the deal they already have in place with United.That does not necessarily go both ways, though, with the Daily Mirror writing that in hindsight, they wish they had not set the release fee so low.The report claims that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS now feel that Rashford's form at Barcelona means his valuation should now be around the 50m (�43.7m) mark.It's almost as if they were too hasty about shoving one of their best players out of the door because two unsuccessful managers didn't fancy him or something.Rashford's revival at Villa and Barcelona saw him restored to the England setup by Thomas Tuchel having missed out on a place for the previous year.He is now expected to be part of the squad at this summer's World Cup.TOPICSMarcus RashfordManchester UnitedBarcelonaSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
