Marcus Rashford's loan at Barcelona has been cancelled, with the club signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi instead. Rashford, who still has two years left on his contract, will return to United next week for preseason. Michael Carrick is set to include him in the squad.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder scored 14 goals in all competitions for Barcelona last season. If selected for the friendly against Leeds United, it will be his first appearance in a United shirt since December 2024.\n\nWith the departure of Ruben Amorim, the path back to Old Trafford has been smoothed. Carrick, who played with Rashford under Louis van Gaal, is understood to have a good relationship with him.

The England forward may return as a more mature player. Rashford's behavior and attitude off the pitch were a factor in Amorim's decision to remove him from the squad.\n\nThe transfer window is tight, with United hoping to raise around €90 million through departures. Rashford's wage of £325,000-a-week is a major obstacle.

Several clubs have made enquiries, but United have yet to receive a concrete bid. If he plays, it will be interesting to see what kind of reception he gets from the fans.