Manchester United risk losing Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for as little as £26m after a loan clause gave Barça priority. Betting outcome: markets may shorten odds on a permanent Barcelona deal and on Rashford starting regularly; punters could back Barcelona to complete a low-fee signing and consider goal/appearance props given his resurgence in Spain.
Rashford could be sold for as little as £26m after loan clause gives Barcelona priority
Marcus Rashford has revitalised his career on loan at Barcelona, but Manchester United officials are furious the temporary move could become permanent for a fee they consider a bargain. United believe Rashford’s market value is closer to £50m, yet the loan agreement granted Barcelona priority to buy him for up to £26m and contains no recall clause.
Loan arrangement and lack of recall
The loan deal between United and Barcelona included a purchase option that effectively caps a permanent transfer at around £26m. Crucially, there is no clause allowing United to recall Rashford, even if all parties want him back mid-season. That contractual detail leaves United with little leverage despite renewed interest from other clubs.
United’s reaction and financial implications
Senior United executives are understood to be dismayed by the terms, while co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is intent on removing Rashford from the club’s wage bill. Rashford was among United’s top earners, on a reported £15m-per-year contract running until 2028, and the club faces the prospect of letting him depart at a reduced fee.
Player form, Barcelona situation and personal life
Rashford has scored 10 goals in 35 appearances for Barcelona and has regained a place in the England squad. He has settled well off the pitch too, buying a flat in Esplugues near the Collserola hills, and is reportedly thriving in Catalonia. Barcelona are believed to be keen to keep him, with the club’s coaching staff in favour of a permanent deal.
Team dynamics and international prospects
Inside Old Trafford there are mixed sentiments: some staff, including interim manager Michael Carrick, would welcome Rashford’s return, but contractual reality limits options. With his form on the up, Rashford is also expected to be in contention for England’s squad at the summer World Cup.
What this means for the transfer market and bettors
The paperwork gives Barcelona the strongest path to signing Rashford permanently and could force United to accept a lower fee.
For bettors, that translates into shorter odds on a Barcelona transfer and potentially on Rashford starting regularly and adding goals.
Transfer-market props tied to fee size could shift in Barcelona’s favour, while appearance and goals markets for Rashford may tighten as his role in Spain looks more permanent.
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