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'No chance, United in the mud again' - Man Utd's failure to find permanent home for Marcus Rashford splits opinion as Barcelona loan beckons for Red Devils outcast

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According to reports from <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6077622/2025/07/19/marcus-rashford-barcelona-transfer/" target="_blank">The Athletic,</a> negotiations have progressed significantly through intermediaries, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-to-barcelona-on-man-utd-accept-loan-proposal-transfer-nears-completion/blt6d60aa50643d2242#csba788eea802eb567" target="_blank">United have provisionally accepted Barcelona’s </a>proposal. Rashford is believed to be fully on board with the transfer and is eager to start afresh at the Camp Nou after enduring a difficult spell at Old Trafford.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Flick has been seeking to bolster his attacking options, particularly on the left flank, and Rashford is seen as a valuable asset in the wide areas. However, due to ongoing financial challenges, Barcelona have opted for a loan-first approach with an option to buy, a structure that suits their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-make-historic-demand-la-liga-over-budget-spanish-champions-issuing-women-s-team-request/bltd28d160ff766f638" target="_blank">current economic limitations</a> while giving them flexibility to assess Rashford’s performance over the season. However, the forward draws a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/marcus-rashford-fall-manchester-united-icon/bltd1d70109d18ad62d" target="_blank">massive salary of £325,000 per week</a>, and it remains to be seen if the Catalan outfit agrees to pay it in full.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Despite the deal moving closer to completion, the reaction among Manchester United fans has been far from unanimous. Some supporters are frustrated by yet another temporary exit rather than a clean sale, especially after Rashford's inconsistent performances over the past couple of years.A Chelsea fan, <a href="https://x.com/TheBlueDodger/status/1946552668530323543" target="_blank">@TheBlueDodger, </a>warned: "Loan and buy option? No chance they buy him at the end of it. United in the mud again."Another fan, <a href="https://x.com/BasilsFavour/status/1946553543692812378" target="_blank">@BasilsFavour</a>, said
: "At least they'll take his wages off broke united."<a href="https://x.com/smiler_wilts/status/1946557510422241401" target="_blank">@smiler_wilts
</a> seconded him and wrote: "Wages off, win win."While a bit more optimistic supporter, <a href="https://x.com/Jordz67/status/1946552927939633445" target="_blank">@Jordz67,</a> said: "If he does well an Barcelona, they will most likely sign him. And let’s be real no club was going to buy Rashford giving the wages he has."<a href="https://x.com/Ayabong81838348/status/1946553892503732542" target="_blank">@Ayabong81838348</a> even drew comparisons with Antony, suggesting: "If Antony smashed it in La Liga then Rashford also does."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

As Rashford prepares for his move to Spain, Amorim is continuing his effort to reshape the squad ahead of the new season. United have already secured the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, and a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly nearing completion. With those arrivals, the Red Devils are also working to offload players who no longer fit into Amorim’s long-term plans, including Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho.

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

'No chance, United in the mud again' - Man Utd's failure to find permanent home for Marcus Rashford splits opinion as Barcelona loan beckons for Red Devils outcast | Goal.com

Manchester United&apos;s failure to find a permanent home for Marcus Rashford splits opinion among fans as a Barcelona loan beckons for the Red Devils outcast. The proposed move is expected to include an option for the Catalan side to purchase the England international at the end of the campaign.

&apos;No chance, United in the mud again&apos; - Man Utd&apos;s failure to find permanent home for Marcus Rashford splits opinion as Barcelona loan beckons for Red Devils outcast

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