Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Premier League Star Eyes Barcelona Move

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ryan White | Last updated May 28, 2025 10:37 PM ET

After a brief loan spell at Aston Villa this season, Marcus Rashford is eyeing a move to FC Barcelona.

He signed a five year extension with his boyhood club back in 2023, but it hasn’t gone to plan. Early into Ruben Amorim’s tenure, it was clear Rashford wasn’t in his first-team plans, leading to Rashford’s departure in January.

The English attacker responded nicely, finishing with four goals and six assists in 17 appearances with his temporary club. His days playing at Old Trafford might be over, however Rashford’s recent form suggests he’s still a highly useful player and Barcelona is interested.

More on Marcus Rashford. He was already keen on joining Barcelona last January… and he remains very keen on the project.

Positive feelings on player side again after new meeting, but still early stages club to club.

Barça have more options + Man United insist on £40m. pic.twitter.com/ApdnPeOhSF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2025

"We like Luis (Liverpool’s Luis Diaz), we like Rashford, and we like other players," Barcelona’s sporting director Deco said to Catalan radio station RAC 1 recently.

"Out of respect, talking about players who are under contract with other clubs is complicated. When we go to the market, there are names we know that could improve the team."

Rashford is aiming to get things done rather quickly because if not, he will have to report for pre-season in early July. The issue is that United is paying him £350,000 a week under a deal that expires in June 2028, with most clubs expected to be hesitant to match.

Barcelona on the other hand, seem interested. According to SPORT, Deco met with Rashford’s agent on Wednesday morning.

United’s plans are obvious regarding Rashford, with Amorim looking to rebuild his way. The club is ready to listen to offers on most of its players, but loanees Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Antony are preferred.

The reported price is about £40m for Rashford and the ongoing saga will be fascinating to observe as the La Liga champions look to reload.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: