Marcus Rashford has left the door open for a return Aston Villa in this summer.
The England international spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Aston Villa.
emery stone wanted to keep her, But the forward decided to join Barcelona on loan in July 2025.
Rashford finished the season with 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 matches and won La Liga.
Hansi Flick's €30 million purchase clause was valid until 15 June. After deciding not to activate it, the player must return to Old Trafford.
Aston Villa manager could be important
Friday edition of game Marcus Rashford reportedly wanted to take a pay cut to remain at the Camp Nou. His low wages and €30m fee would have made it financially difficult for Barcelona.
Despite the latest developments, the 28-year-old still remains hopeful of a return to the Spanish club.
Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That Manchester United would refuse to approve another loan and would prefer to sell him to Aston Villa.
The Red Devils are clear that he has no future at the club and will only leave through a sale. However, the attacker is still wanted by Barcelona and it could benefit them if there is no movement in the final weeks of the window.
Sport believe Michael Carrick's side could change their stance if Rashford does not move before the end of July or August.
In short, he is stubborn and wants to play for Barcelona next season.
The newspaper says: 'Only one thing could force him to change his plans' and that would be a call from Unai Emery.
The player enjoyed a good time under the Spaniard at Villa Park and did not close the door for the Villans.
So far, the Europa League winner or Emery have not made any progress, and the former will only consider signing him without a transfer fee.
Aston Villa's contradictory stance
Sport's latest claim is ultimately contradictory Report of the week from Spain That Aston Villa are willing to pay a reasonable price for Marcus Rashford.
Either way, it won't matter unless Unai Emery or his team make the first move this summer.
If that were the case, the Englishman could end his Barcelona dreams and consider a move to Villa Park.
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- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 18 June 2026
