Man United send Barcelona a Marcus Rashford ultimatum as Old Trafford return possible

Marcus Rashford moved to Barcelona in the summer transfer window on what was his dream move. He was cast aside by Ruben Amorim, and since moving to Barcelona, Rashford has found his best form again.

He has made 32 appearances for Barcelona this season, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists. However, the permanent move isn’t yet confirmed, even though Rashford himself and Barcelona want the move to go ahead in the summer.

Manchester United and Barcelona agreed a £26m buy option on Rashford for the end of his loan deal, but the Spanish club haven’t yet agreed to pay it, and they are reportedly hoping to negotiate further.

Man United send Barcelona a Rashford ultimatum

Amid the £26m buy option for Rashford agreed in the loan deal, Barcelona reportedly want to negotiate a lower transfer fee, or they want to extend Rashford’s loan, due to their current difficulty with regards to finances.

However, according to the Mirror, Man United have been very clear in their stance on Rashford’s future, as they have told Barcelona that they will either have to pay the £26m, or the England international will return to Old Trafford in the summer, which would be a major shock.

It feels unlikely for a Rashford reunion at United to happen, but if Barcelona can’t afford to make him a permanent player at the Nou Camp, then it is on the cards. However, United would likely look to sell him in the summer rather than re-integrate him into the squad. There has been reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain, and so Rashford could find himself moving to France instead, should Barcelona opt against paying his £26m buy option come the end of the season.

Man United set to receive £50m from Hojlund too

Rashford isn’t the only Man United player out on loan who is expected to leave permanently in the summer transfer window. Rasmus Hojlund was also cast aside by Amorim, and he ended up landing a loan move to join Serie A champions Napoli.

The Danish international has impressed back in Italy, scoring 14 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions. He has become Antonio Conte’s first-choice striker option at Napoli and seems to have found a new home.

It is understood that, unlike Barcelona, Napoli is very keen to pay Hojlund’s buy option, and has already agreed to send the £50m to Man United for the striker, so it is understood that, unless a sudden change of heart happens, Hojlund will join the Italian side in the summer.

United will be able to use the £50m windfall from Hojlund to invest in their squad, whether that be for Michael Carrick or a different manager, depending on what United wants to do.

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