Marcus Rashford trained in sweltering Kansas City heat, but kept his focus on England’s World Cup rather than club rumors. During a brief camera‑allowed session he completed a passing drill with Jude Bellingham, Ivan Toney, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon ahead of the Group L clash with Croatia. Rashford’s priority remains the tournament and stay sharp for his country.

Barcelona’s option to make Rashford’s loan permanent required triggering a £26m clause, but the deadline passed unused. Consequently, he returns to Manchester United on 1 July with a £325,000‑a‑week contract for two more seasons. Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe still aims to cut wages significantly, and United have already handed the number 10 shirt to Matheus Cunha, signaling Rashford is not in the summer rebuild.

Bookmakers now list a United stay as the most likely outcome. Rashford contributed 14 goals and 14 assists in Barcelona’s campaign, but the Catalan club refused to meet the £26m fee. With the transfer window closing on 1 September, United must decide whether to keep him for pre‑season or offload him, in the coming weeks, while England’s World Cup duties occupy his short‑term attention.