Barcelona look to have made another big decision on Marcus Rashford with the Manchester United star set for a major boost

Marcus Rashford has seen an injury change his situation at Barcelona change following claims he has agreed to leave Manchester United. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful spell on loan at the Spanish club this season with 10 goals and 13 assists arriving in 35 games.

The availability of both Raphinha and Lamine Yamal has seen Rashford’s minutes deteriorate in recent weeks and he has started just one Barcelona’s last seven La Liga games. That could change very soon however, with Robert Lewandowski out injured.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Rashford will have the chance to play up front, potentially featuring there in Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. They have claimed that it is more likely Ferran Torres continues starting in the role, but that the United loanee is expected to get a chance as the striker.

Rashford has mostly been deployed on the wing since joining the Catalan Club with only four of his appearance this season in all competitions being through the middle. His versatility is a key attribute and could be one of many reasons Barcelona appear to have made a decision on his future.

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According to Spanish news outlet Sport, an agreement has been reached to sign Rashford permanently in the summer transfer window, following discussions with the player’s representatives.

That report states Barcelona have agreed to pay the £26million buy-option included in his loan switch but for the move to go through, he would have to lower his salary – which is currently in excess of £300,000-per-week – to sign a reported three-year contract at the Camp Nou.

Rashford’s agent, Arturo Canales, is said to have been meeting with Barcelona chief Deco to agree upon a change to his wages.

If a positive outcome from those talks does not arrive, there is a scenario where Rashford is brought back into the fold at Old Trafford, particularly if Michael Carrick gets the head coach job permanently.

Speaking on a potential return for Rashford last month, he said: “It’s difficult to say, because circumstances at certain times that I have not been involved in.

“It’s difficult for me to comment really. I think the fact he’s come through the academy and had such a big impact here is a positive, and as a club, he’s had some really big moments and good moments.

“And I’ve shared some with him in the past. So, football throws up certain things, and obviously certain players. You can’t stay here forever, and things happen, that’s how it is.”

However, coming back to his boyhood club does look unlikely with Rashford having issued a glowing verdict on his time at Barcelona.

“I don’t see anything here as like a pressure,” Rashford told BBC Sport in December. “It’s just, I’m here to play football. It’s been amazing. I feel welcome, I feel at home. I’ve just been enjoying every step of the way.”

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