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Rashford shines on loan as Barcelona mull permanent deal

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Marcus Rashford is on a season-long loan at Barcelona from Manchester United.

4 backing sources

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says no decision has been made on Rashford's future.

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Rashford has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions for Barcelona this season.

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Open Questions

5 questions
Will Barcelona trigger the £26 million buy option for Rashford by the 15 June deadline?
If Barcelona do not trigger the option, will Manchester United reintegrate Rashford or seek another loan/permanent transfer?
What is the exact financial position of Barcelona and how does it affect their ability to sign Rashford permanently?
Will Michael Carrick be appointed as Manchester United's permanent head coach, and how would that affect Rashford's future?
What is the status of Rashford's contract wage rise clause and how does it impact negotiations?
Barcelona's intention regarding Rashford's buy optionfactual

Barcelona are believed to be keen to extend Rashford's loan into a second season rather than trigger the buy option.

According to Daily Express - Sport
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Barcelona have not yet agreed terms for a permanent transfer, but talks have started over triggering the buy option.

According to Manchester Evening News

Context: This contradiction affects whether Rashford will be available for a permanent transfer this summer or if Barcelona want to delay the decision.

Timing of decision on Rashford's futurefactual

A decision on Rashford's future may be made during or after the World Cup.

According to Fotbollskanalen
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Barcelona have until 15 June to decide whether to trigger the buy option, implying a decision before the World Cup.

According to BBC Sport

Context: This affects the timeline for when Rashford's club future will be resolved, which could impact his focus during the World Cup.

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