Carrick did not rule out Rashford returning to United when asked whether the door is open for the forward to play for his boyhood club again. Rashford has spent the season on loan with Barcelona, who have the option to sign him permanently.

Barcelona’s option to sign Rashford on a permanent transfer for £26million (€30m) is valid after the end of the season, but there has been noise from Spain suggesting Barca would like to negotiate a lower fee.

United have taken an early stance by outlining that Barcelona must pay the agreed £26m fee if they want to sign the forward. However, Carrick did not rule out involving Rashford in his plans if he was given the United job.

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