Marcus Rashford failed 'golden chance' to secure Barcelona transfer as new details emerge

Marcus Rashford failed 'golden chance' to secure Barcelona transfer as new details emergeBarcelona have an opportunity to offer Marcus Rashford a permanent contract this summer, but the Manchester Untied star's transfer saga has just taken a fresh twistCommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter22:57, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBarcelona could sign Marcus Rashford this summer(Image: Aitor Alcalde Colomer, Getty Images)Marcus Rashford is said to have wasted a golden opportunity to establish himself with Barcelona this month and seal a permanent switch to the Camp Nou. The 28-year-old is currently on a season-long loan with the Catalan giants after burning bridges at Old Trafford.‌The England international fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim's management, spending the closing stages of last season on loan at Aston Villa before joining Barca in the summer on a 12-month deal. The La Liga leaders, however, possess an option to convert his stay into a permanent transfer at the end of the current campaign for approximately £26million.‌Rashford was presented with the chance to make that option an obvious decision this month when Raphinha sustained a hamstring injury. Yet the forward failed to truly seize it.‌READ MORE: Man Utd transfer already in danger as arch-rivals look to block Real Madrid swapREAD MORE: Marcus Rashford to be 'forced to return to Man Utd' as Barcelona swing axe on five playersRashford was given carte blanche to make an impression during Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final ties against Atletico Madrid this month - deployed as a starter in the opening encounter at the Nou Camp. Following a lacklustre display, he was demoted to the substitutes' bench for the return leg at the Metropolitano - with Dani Olmo stepping in instead.As Barcelona ultimately exited the competition 3-2 on aggregate, it remains unclear whether Rashford will be afforded another opportunity to demonstrate his value in this weekend'...