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.
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
Barcelona reportedly intend to sign Rashford permanently at season’s end, despite Amorim’s exit potentially reopening a path back to United. Rashford has contributed goals and assists, Barca are top of La Liga, and the loan includes a €30m option to buy. A member survey reportedly leaned in favour of making the move permanent.
Kobbie Mainoo
January 2026
Mendieta suggested Rashford could influence Mainoo towards Barcelona amid speculation over Mainoo’s future and Rashford’s own strong loan spell in Spain. He argued La Liga suits Mainoo’s style and hinted Rashford may already be discussing Barcelona life with him. A United managerial change could offer Mainoo a reset, but Barcelona interest remains a talking point.
Marcus Rashford
January 2026
A report claims Marcus Rashford is unlikely to return to Manchester United soon, with his Barcelona loan described as driven by club hierarchy rather than Ruben Amorim. Rashford has stated he wants to stay at Barcelona and is focused on winning trophies, while the report links his situation to broader United outgoings also framed as board decisions.
Marcus Rashford
January 2026
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.
Lamine Yamal
December 2025
Barcelona restored their four point lead over Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at Villarreal, Raphinha opening the scoring from the penalty spot before Lamine Yamal shook off a horrific challenge to lash home the second after the hosts were reduced to ten men. Villarreal thought they were level through a Jules Kounde own goal before an offside flag intervened, then saw Renato Veiga sent off for raking his studs down Yamal’s heel, after which Hansi Flick introduced Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski to sharpen Barcelona’s attacking display.