Agent meeting hands Marcus Rashford transfer boost to Man Utd ahead of Barcelona decision

Agent meeting hands Marcus Rashford transfer boost to Man Utd ahead of Barcelona decisionManchester United are expected to sell Marcus Rashford this summer after impressing on loan with La Liga side Barcelona, but his future still remains somewhat up in the airCommentsSportMatty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 17:17, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United are expected to sell Marcus Rashford this summer.Barcelona reportedly need to sell a high-earner in order to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni this summer, with Robert Lewandowski tipped to leave the Nou Camp. The Catalan giants have struggled to register new signings and must comply with La Liga's Financial Fair Play regulations.‌Hansi Flick's side hold an option-to-buy on Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis this summer after he impressed during his loan spell. Should Lewandowski depart the Nou Camp this summer, it would leave Barcelona light on attacking options and short of experience.‌Which is precisely where Rashford enters the picture. There has been some speculation suggesting Barca would favour another loan for the England international, in order to secure him at a reduced cost, but United are determined to offload the academy graduate on a permanent basis.‌READ MORE: Man Utd's JJ Gabriel fears and crunch meeting after Man City 'tried to exploit rule'READ MORE: 4 ways Man Utd could line-up defence vs Chelsea with Harry Maguire ban confirmedFOLLOW OUR MAN UNITED FB PAGE! Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester United Facebook pageThere are contradictory reports surrounding Lewandowski's future, however, with some sources claiming Barcelona have presented the veteran with a fresh contract on considerably reduced wages.AC Milan and Juventus are said to be eyeing a move for Lewandowski, which could clear the path for Rashford's permanent exit, provided the clubs can reach a financial agreement. Pin Zahavi, Lewandows...