Marcus Rashford sent 'selfish' transfer message as fresh Man United return verdict delivered

Marcus Rashford left Manchester United in the summer after being frozen out of the squad - but his future at Barcelona is now uncertain

Marcus Rashford has been told he needs to be selfish this summer and do all he can to remain a Barcelona player. Rashford has impressed Barca manager Hansi Flick this season - and his free-kick helped seal the La Liga title in El Clasico earlier this month.

Barca are trying to lower the forward’s price, even though United have made it clear they are not interested in negotiating a reduction on the £26million agreed fee. This means the forward could enter a World Cup summer with his club future in limbo, as he still has two years remaining on the five-year contract he signed with United in July 2023.

And although former Reds captain Patrice Evra would love to see the England international return to Old Trafford, he knows that he should stay with Barca.

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“I love Marcus [Rashford] and you know the body language doesn't lie, he's happy now," he said via Stake. "He wasn’t in Manchester, so that the things that you have to prioritise.

"When you have to work, you have to perform, but happiness is really important and for me is what I see when he's in Barcelona. He wants to stay.

"I spoke with Marcus, it was maybe six years ago, and he said ‘Patrice, my heart tells me to stay at Man United, but my mind is telling me to go’.

“He will still be a Mancunian, but he should prioritise his football career and enjoy his football in Barcelona. He should stay there. But I would also love Marcus to come back to Man United.

“As a selfish and personal point of view, don't come back to Man United. Stay where you are happy. I know Marcus’ price will be daylight robbery for Barcelona, they’re definitely going to pay less than what he is worth.”

Agreeing with Evra on Rashford's price tag, Arsenal Invincible Ray Parlour said: "I think he’s got a clause, £26m, something like that, in his contract?

“If you can get the proper Marcus Rashford back, that’s a bargain. Every single player goes for £60m or £70m now, so if you can get the best out of him for the next few years... and he’s not that old, is he?

“So he's still got lots and lots of years left in him with the way they look after themselves now. For £26 million, it’d be interesting to see what happens.

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“I think a few clubs will be looking at him—maybe even Premier League clubs looking to bring him back—because for that money, it isn't an expensive gamble.

“Well, the gamble is the wages, I should imagine. I don’t know if Marcus would think about taking a pay cut, but if he did, a lot of clubs would be straight in.

“He’s earned his money over the years with the contracts he’s had; sometimes you just want the best opportunity to finish your career well, win trophies, and not worry about the money. If he’s got that mentality, we could see him back in the Premier League, definitely.”

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