Story byMan United set to complete £26m transfer which could instigate midfield revampStretty NewsFri, December 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM UTC·2 min readManchester United have been told that Marcus Rashford is now very likely to seal a permanent transfer to Barcelona. The Englishman is a Man Utd youth product who became one of the club’s most influential players in recent years. However, Rashford swiftly found himself on the outs following Ruben Amorim’s appointment, with the Portuguese manager omitting him from his plans beginning from December 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 28-year-old ended up joining Aston Villa on loan in January. Rashford then finally sealed his ‘dream’ move to Barcelona last summer. Barcelona increasingly inclined to buy Marcus RashfordThe striker is currently on loan with the Blaugrana, who have the option to buy him for €30 million (circa £26m) at the end of the season. According to Mundo Deportivo, all the signs point towards a permanent transfer at the end of the season, including the player’s inspiring displays.(Photo by Clive Mason/)Rashford has managed to impress Hansi Flick with his versatility, as he’s capable of playing either as a centre forward or on either flank.