TEAMtalk revealed that the permanent transfer of English player Marcus Rashford to Barcelona is facing a major obstacle after the Spanish club presented new terms that Manchester United does not intend to agree to.

Rashford joined Barcelona on a full-season loan before the current season started, with a clause allowing the club to purchase him for 30 million euros. The 28-year-old has regained his best form in Spain, scoring ten goals and providing 13 assists so far this season.

Rashford wishes to join Barcelona permanently, while Manchester United seeks the agreed amount to boost the club's summer budget. However, completing the deal is not easy even after the preliminary agreement, as the Spanish club is seeking to change the agreed terms.

The report indicated that several meetings have taken place between senior officials of Barcelona and Manchester United since the beginning of the year, all initiated by the Spanish club, as sporting director Deco tries to secure a different deal than the one agreed upon, including attempts to lower Rashford's sale price or re-loan him for another season while retaining the same purchase option.

This second loan for the 2026/2027 season aims to give Barcelona more time to secure the necessary funds to complete the deal, but it poses a significant obstacle for Manchester United, which seeks to complete profitable sales to support its summer plans to sign high-caliber players. Rashford's sale revenue is recorded as net profit in the club's books, and any delay in receiving the funds will reduce the team's current purchasing power.

The same source confirmed that Manchester United's stance is clear and firm, as the club has clearly stated its position: either pay 30 million euros or look for another club to buy the player. With Rashford's outstanding performance in Spain, the English club will not find it difficult to find another buyer if Barcelona cancels the deal.