Rio Ferdinand declares Marcus Rashford deal 'absolute robbery' with Man Utd farewell message

Rio Ferdinand declares Marcus Rashford deal 'absolute robbery' with Man Utd farewell messageMarcus Rashford joining Barcelona from Manchester United would be an 'absolute robbery', according to Rio Ferdinand, if they only pay a £26million transfer feeCommentsSportMatthew Abbott Sports Writer14:51, 07 Apr 2026Updated 14:52, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMarcus Rashford is having a productive loan at Barcelona(Image: Aitor Alcalde Colomer, Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has all but written off any chance of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United this summer. Instead, he now wishes the England international well as he continues to shine at Barcelona.‌Rashford, 28, is currently on loan at the Catalan club for the season, but they hold an option to make the move permanent for £26million this summer - a price the ex-United defender calls a "steal". The forward got himself on the scoresheet against Atletico Madrid in their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory last weekend.‌That strike was his 11th goal of the short-term spell. Rashford has also provided a further 10 assists to his Barcelona teammates.‌READ MORE: Barcelona chief drops Marcus Rashford future hint amid Man United transfer agreementREAD MORE: Ruben Amorim's thoughts on next job emerge after Man Utd sacking and £12m payoffThe latest effort left Ferdinand full of admiration and sparked a debate about his long-term future at Old Trafford. Speaking on his YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents, he said: "Oh, what a goal, what a good goal, man."When pressed on whether he would welcome Rashford back to United, Ferdinand replied: "Absolutely if Marcus Rashford is playing like that. That goal there is Marcus Rashford, right?"That isn't a surprise. We're not sitting here going, 'Oh my God, did you see Marcus Rashford, what he did the other day? Never knew he could do that.' No, no, that's what we expect.‌View 2 ImagesRio Ferdinand believes Marcus Ra...