Marcus Rashford is heading to Barcelona on a season-long loan with the option to buy and, while Manchester United were seeking a straight transfer, the wage contribution is key to the deal

With Marcus Rashford closing in on a move to Barcelona, Rio Ferdinand has questioned the motive behind the Manchester United star wanting to leave his boyhood club

Manchester United have reportedly slashed their valuation of Marcus Rashford in a bid to get his wages off the books.

Marcus Rashford looks set to leave Manchester United for Barcelona having been dropped by Ruben Amorim and loaned out last season, and Rio Ferdinand has reacted to the situation

FC Barcelona has closed the signing of Marcus Rashford with a purchase option in 2026.

Man United have boosted their attack this summer with the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Bryan Mbeumo's move from Brentford is on the verge of being completed.

Marcus Rashford will take a significant pay cut to complete his dream move to Barcelona as the Catalan giants close in on signing the Manchester United outcast on loan this summer. The Blaugrana are in advanced talks with United over a temporary deal and the transfer is expected to be completed at the start of the week,

The podcast contributors concurred, with one stating, “Rashford is a symbol of United’s past and hopefully their future. Losing him sends a message about instability.” The sentiment was that Rashford’s exit could trigger a period of rebuilding United may struggle to manage effectively.