Recent times have witnessed a significant shift in the future of English striker Marcus Rashford, as his chances of continuing with Barcelona have diminished, with his return to Manchester United at the end of the current season approaching, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Sport.'

Rashford, who joined Barcelona on loan, was close to continuing with the Catalan team last February, but the situation has changed significantly recently, making his departure the most likely option.

Despite not being permanently fixed in the starting lineup, the English striker delivered a good performance in the first half of the season, having scored ten goals by January, but has only managed to score two goals since then and did not show the expected level during Raphinha's injury absence.

Financial aspects also played an important role in this decision, as the player's high salary poses an obstacle for Barcelona, which is seeking to recruit a pure striker and a left-back, prompting the club's management to retreat from activating the purchase clause of 30 million euros.

Coach Hans Flick's choices confirm this direction, as he preferred to involve Fermín López and Gavi on the left side in recent matches instead of relying on Rashford.

The player is expected to return to Manchester United in June, at a time when the English club leans toward selling him outright after loaning him twice, first to Aston Villa and then to Barcelona.

In the same context, Tottenham Hotspur has shown interest in signing Rashford as part of its plans to strengthen the team, but completing the deal remains contingent on the club staying in the Premier League, given its struggles this season and its position in the relegation zone.

Tottenham's management plans, if relegation is avoided, to make strong signings, including the acquisition of Argentine defender Marcos Senesi, a Bournemouth player, along with the potential addition of Rashford as one of the key offensive reinforcements.