"With the La Liga title already secured, FC Barcelona's attention is now focused on building the squad for the 2026-27 season. The club still has to resolve the future of several players, including Marcus Rashford. Barça have already made some moves to assess the possibility of keeping the Englishman, starting from the premise that they do not want to pay the €30 million buy option."
"During the various talks taking place behind the scenes, Barça are aware of Unai Emery's interest in signing the player for Aston Villa, reports Mundo Deportivo. Rashford already spent the second half of the season of the 2024/25 season at Villa Park under Emery, and had a decent spell. Aston Villa still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League and Emery seems eager to bring Rashford back to the club in the summer."
"But the England international's intention is to exhaust every possibility of remaining at Spotify Camp Nou, whether through a permanent transfer or another loan deal. The English winger wants to stay at Barça at all costs and believes he is doing enough to earn that opportunity. Manager Hansi Flick has also given his approval for Rashford to continue."
"Given his numbers and overall impact, the only doubts within the club concern how fully he understands the team's tactical mechanisms and style of play. Rashford is under contract with Manchester United until 2028 and a return to Old Trafford is highly unlikely, despite Michael Carrick being set to be named permanent manager. Barcelona, for their part, are considering another loan attempt in order to avoid triggering the €30 million purchase clause. However, Manchester United have made it clear they are not open to another loan arrangement."
Barcelona has secured the La Liga title and is now focused on squad planning for 2026-27, including decisions about Marcus Rashford. The club is exploring ways to retain him without paying the €30 million buy option. Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, is interested in signing Rashford, and he previously spent the second half of 2024/25 at Villa Park with a solid run. Villa still has a chance to qualify for the Champions League, and Emery wants Rashford back. Rashford intends to exhaust every option to remain at Barcelona, either via a permanent move or another loan. Hansi Flick supports keeping him. Rashford is contracted to Manchester United until 2028, and a return to Old Trafford is unlikely. Barcelona considers another loan to avoid the purchase clause, but Manchester United has stated it will not accept another loan, leaving Barcelona’s next step uncertain.
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