Barcelona’s loan deal on Marcus Rashford reaches a deadline on Monday, and the Catalan club has not triggered the €30 million buy‑out clause. The option, payable in three €10 million instalments, required a decision by June 15, per ESPN’s April report. Sources say coach Hansi Flick will make the final call, but no formal notice has been sent to Manchester United, and could force United to reconsider.

Rashford finished the season with Barcelona contributing 14 goals and 14 assists as Flick’s side clinched La Liga and the Spanish Supercopa. Despite the output, he often came off the bench, with Raphinha favored on the left and Rashford shifted to the right after Lamine Yamal’s injury. United still values him at the original €30 million price, and his contract talks remain unresolved.

Barcelona’s recent signing of Anthony Gordon reduces the urgency to retain Rashford, as the club now prioritises a central striker to replace departing Robert Lewandowski. Atlético Madrid target Julián Álvarez, while Arsenal, PSG and Real Madrid also monitor the Argentine. With United unwilling to lower the fee, Rashford faces a protracted summer while England prepares for the World Cup, Rashford remains on England’s World Cup roster.