Barcelona, Liverpool Reportedly Pursue Manchester United's Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford faces an uncertain future at Manchester United as he is reportedly one of several players seeking to leave the club this summer. Barcelona has shown significant interest in Rashford as a cost-effective option to strengthen their attack, especially after their top targets, Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, became unavailable due to contract renewals and high transfer fees. While Barcelona is reportedly open to a loan deal given their financial constraints, Manchester United prefers a permanent transfer, valuing Rashford around £40-50 million. Liverpool has also expressed interest in Rashford, considering him as a potential signing amid their own squad reinforcements. Rashford, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, appears unlikely to be part of Manchester United's plans for the 2025/26 season. However, Barcelona's ongoing economic issues might force them to consider alternative, more affordable winger options such as RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa or AC Milan’s Rafael Leao if a deal for Rashford does not materialize.