Hansi Flick
January 2026
Barcelona won 3-1 but Flick criticised wasteful finishing, saying the performance should have produced more goals. Barcelona generated heavy shot volume and high expected goals, went ahead via Yamal, were pegged back, then regained control through Torres and a late Rashford goal; Flick praised overall play but singled out the final actions in attack.
Michael Carrick
January 2026
Reports claim Carrick would be open to bringing Rashford back if appointed permanently, despite Rashford stating he wants to stay at Barcelona. Rashford has nine goals and nine assists in 31 appearances and says his aim is to remain at Barca, but the club’s ability to activate a reported £26m option is uncertain; Carrick’s stance contrasts with Ruben Amorim, who reportedly did not want Rashford at United.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen
January 2026
Ter Stegen is reportedly set for a half-season loan to Girona after losing Barcelona’s starting role to Garcia and slipping to third-choice status under Flick. A serious knee injury derailed his captaincy season, Flick publicly backed Garcia as the clear number one, and Ter Stegen rejected West Ham interest while a La Liga loan now looks the route to regular football and a reset.
Hansi Flick
January 2026
Flick indicated frustration with people influencing Fernandez after reports the 18-year-old is forcing an exit by paying his release clause, with PSG positioned to secure him on a long-term deal. Fernandez wants more first-team minutes and is reportedly activating a low clause to leave, while Flick avoided full comment until finalised but stressed coaches give confidence and suggested outside voices can push players toward decisions the club does not agree with.
Marcus Rashford
January 2026
Barcelona want Rashford to stay but do not want to trigger the £26m (€30m) buy option, instead seeking a lower fee or a second loan for 2026-27 with a mandatory purchase clause. Barca cite financial constraints; Rashford has delivered 7 goals and 8 assists in 27 games and won the Supercopa after a 3-2 win over Real Madrid, strengthening Barca’s desire to retain him while United prefer a permanent sale.
Marcus Rashford
January 2026
Dusan Vlahovic
December 2025
Barcelona are lining up Dusan Vlahovic as a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski, with reports claiming the club is considering a free-transfer move once the Juventus striker’s deal expires. Lewandowski has not committed to extending his Barcelona contract yet. Lewandowski has said a decision on his future can wait, and Barcelona are assessing options. Marca says Vlahovic is viewed as a like-for-like target for summer 2026, while Hansi Flick still rates Ferran Torres as an internal solution to cover the role.
Marcus Rashford
December 2025
Rashford’s strong Barcelona form, with two goals and six assists on loan from United, has helped Flick’s side string together eight straight wins and build a four-point La Liga lead, prompting a member poll in which a majority backed turning his season-long loan into a permanent transfer. Mundo Deportivo reported 54.6 percent of voting socios in favour of signing him, 35.6 percent against and 6.3 percent preferring to wait, reinforcing Rashford’s public wish to stay even though any final agreement would likely require a wage reduction and a definitive decision closer to summer 2026.
Marcus Rashford
December 2025
Marcus Rashford says his clear aim is to remain at Barcelona beyond the end of his loan from Manchester United, insisting he is focused on winning trophies with the Catalan club after contributing goals and assists to their push at the top of La Liga. On loan with an option to buy for around £22 million, Rashford has two goals and six assists while sharing left-wing duties with Raphinha, and is ready to accept a reduced salary to stay, describing life at the club and in the city as ideal.
Hansi Flick
December 2025
Hansi Flick blasted FIFA’s Best XI as a “joke” after Barcelona star Raphinha was omitted despite a treble-winning season. The Brazilian produced 18 goals and 10 assists in La Liga, plus 22 goal contributions in the Champions League, yet missed out on selection. Flick argued Raphinha’s influence, consistency and big-game output made his exclusion indefensible, especially after driving Barca’s semi-final run in Europe and Brazil’s strong year. He praised the winger’s relentless work rate and leadership, insisting awards voters had badly undervalued his contribution.