Marcus Rashford permanent transfer to Barcelona date confirmed

Transfer discussions across Europe rarely pause.

While attention in Spain has been drawn to political manoeuvring off the pitch, planning for next season has continued quietly but relentlessly.

For Manchester United, these developments matter because one familiar name keeps resurfacing in conversations.

At Barcelona, sporting director Deco has continued holding meetings with head coach Hansi Flick.

In recent hours, Deco also sat down with representatives of Marcus Rashford, a meeting that covered several players on their books but briefly turned its focus to the England international currently on loan from United.

The conversation was described internally as preliminary, yet both parties reiterated their desire to maintain a strong working relationship moving forward.

Although nothing was signed or finalised, the meeting served as a courtesy call that reinforced positive rapport and shared intentions about what could come next.

Rashford’s future remains technically unresolved, but the direction of travel is becoming increasingly clear.

The 28-year-old joined Barcelona on loan until June, with the Spanish club holding an option to sign him permanently for £25.7 million (€30 million).

Barcelona are planning on activating that option, with Flick and the club’s sporting department satisfied with his contribution and adaptation so far.

From United’s perspective, there is little appetite to renegotiate the fee or structure of the deal, meaning any permanent move would have to follow the terms agreed last summer.

Barcelona are aware of that stance and accept that reducing the price or altering payment schedules is unlikely, even if they attempt exploratory discussions.

The expectation inside the Camp Nou offices is that the full £25.7 million (€30 million) would need to be paid according to the existing agreement.

According to Marca, the intention remains for Marcus Rashford to become a Barcelona player from June, but until paperwork is signed, United retain leverage and options.

Marcus Rashford himself is understood to be settled in Spain and has no strong desire to return to Manchester, although he would like a more consistent starting role under Flick.

Across all competitions this season, he has played 34 matches, starting 20 of them, while scoring 10 goals and registering 13 assists.

Those numbers, combined with his off-field integration, have strengthened Barcelona’s belief that making the move permanent makes sporting sense.

Despite that confidence, both clubs acknowledge the deal is not yet 100 per cent complete and further meetings will take place in the coming months.