The mischief of the transfer market has offered yet another “twist” in the continuing saga of Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, whose future remains clouded in mystery after months of discussion — particularly with Barcelona.
The 27-year-old forward has been going through the motions under United and the new manager Ruben Amorim, and was thought to be a good option for Barcelona with reports of personal terms agreed in June 2025.
But the story has now changed, and the Catalan club is left scrambling to adjust its plans with the summer window approaching.
According to Fotomac, Marcus Rashford has given the thumbs up for a surprising transfer to Turkish side Fenerbahce, who are pushing for a possible loan deal with an option to buy.
Fenerbahce’s Director of Football, Devin Ozek, is travelling to the UK this weekend to finalize the talks, and one person who will be helpful in his determination to sign Rashford is Jose Mourinho, Rashford’s previous United coach.
It’s certainly a setback for the Catalan club, who identified Marcus Rashford as an important addition to their attacking plans with Hansi Flick and a team that was still open to him playing as a centre forward, and having an individual salary which was much lower than that being reported.
Barcelona’s pursuit faltered due to financial constraints and their focus on Nico Williams, allowing Fenerbahce to seize the opportunity.
For Rashford, a move to Turkey could offer a fresh start under Mourinho’s familiar guidance, revitalizing his career after a challenging spell at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Barcelona must now pivot to alternative targets to reinforce their forward line, with options like Luis Diaz also slipping away.
As negotiations progress, this unexpected turn could redefine Rashford’s future and leave Barcelona rethinking their transfer strategy.
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