Barcelona will have to open fresh talks to keep Manchester United's Marcus Rashford after this season.
The England international had no future at Old Trafford since the start of 2025. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.
Last summer, Manchester United allowed the forward to join Barcelona on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.
The purchase clause is €30m and Barça's sporting director Deco is already confirmed in February about the option of making his stay permanent.
At that time he said: "No, it's a loan, and we have the option to buy."
However, the La Liga side's official did not mention the deadline or deadline for activating the clause.
Latest twist in Manchester United's future
to be a chain'QT'Hi Juges has shared the latest information on Barcelona's stance and purchase clause on Marcus Rashford.
The Catalan club had until 31 March to inform Manchester United that they wished to exercise the €30m buyout clause. However, the deadline has passed, and he did not inform the Red Devils of his desire to buy him until yesterday.
The refreshing twist opens up a new vista. Hansi Flick's team will now have to open fresh talks with the English club if they want to extend the 27-year-old's stay.
The Premier League side could set a new price, while the Spanish giants do not intend to attend the auction.
The latter plans to extend his loan for another season while Michael Carrick's side are not in favour. Therefore, Rashford's stay at Barcelona beyond this season seems 'very complicated'.
He has not scored a goal or assisted since January and his performances towards the end of the season could be crucial to his future.
Q.T'Hi Jugs concluded his report by saying: 'Today, the feeling that is emerging is that the options for Rashford's continuation are closer to no than yes. There are more doubts than certainties and with one determining factor: the economy. In that sense, in optimistic terms, Rashford would not be a priority right now.'
Rashford could return to Manchester United
At the moment, this claim has not been supported by any other Spanish publication. If Marcus Rashford returns to Old Trafford, the Red Devils will have to make a decision on his future.
There should be more clarity on his long-term stay at Barcelona in the coming weeks. If not, he may have to find another club if Manchester United do not include him in their plans.
