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Harry Maguire says Manchester United players are prepared to welcome Marcus Rashford back into the fold if the forward fails to secure a move—permanent or temporary—away from Old Trafford.
Rashford has been absent from United's lineup since December 2024, after falling out of favor with former boss Ruben Amorim, and has since spent 18 months on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona. The Spanish club opted against making his transfer permanent at a below-market-value fee, choosing instead to direct their funds toward signing Anthony Gordon.
While Michael Carrick, who took over from Amorim in January, hasn't ruled out reintegrating Rashford at Old Trafford, attention has largely shifted to where the forward might land next. As far as Maguire is concerned, the dressing room "wants" Rashford back—provided it is the "right" decision for everyone involved.
"I have a fantastic relationship with Marcus and we've shared some brilliant moments together over the years," Maguire said during his recent appearance on Netflix's The Rest Is Football.
"I know what an exceptional player he can be. It's down to the club and Marcus to find a mutual agreement. Of course, if Marcus does return, we want him to come back, play, and feel happy and confident. It has to be right for him. It has to be right for the club. But everyone knows what a tremendous player Marcus can be for whichever club he represents next season."
Why Man Utd Reintegrating Rashford Has an Upside
One of Manchester United's key summer recruitment priorities is a left winger—a position that has gone largely unfilled since Rashford's last appearance for the club 18 months ago.
Matheus Cunha performed admirably in the second half of the campaign but was never intended for that role and is better suited to a No. 10 or No. 9 position. If United cannot find a solution for Rashford, they will need to enter the transfer market at a time when central midfield is already a more urgent concern—potentially requiring up to three signings to address last season's depth issues and replace Casemiro.
Left back and a backup goalkeeper are also on the club's wishlist in what is a crucial summer further complicated by the World Cup. Taking even one position off the table, even temporarily, could prove a meaningful advantage. Rashford remains under contract until 2028 and would be returning to a vastly different environment from the one he departed under difficult circumstances.
Rashford's wage demands are considerable, and he is also entitled to a contractual pay rise following the club's Champions League qualification. However, pursuing an alternative such as Yan Diomande could easily cost United nine figures in transfer fees alone.
Rashford contributed 28 goals and assists for Barcelona last season, bouncing back impressively from a difficult couple of years, and has proven himself capable of hitting 30 goals at his peak.
For now, the club anticipates he will report for preseason training once his World Cup involvement concludes and a mandatory three-week rest period following the tournament has elapsed.
Which Other Clubs Could Rashford Join?
Barcelona walked away from signing Rashford for €30 million ($34.2 million, £25.9 million) because it made greater financial sense to invest a larger fee in a younger player over a longer timeframe. However, the Catalan club haven't abandoned their interest entirely and are expected to make a fresh approach later in the summer—potentially another loan deal—if Rashford remains available.
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Manchester United are understood to have refused to alter the terms of the purchase option while the loan was still active, but Barcelona now reportedly believe that mounting pressure to offload Rashford as the transfer deadline approaches will push the Premier League club into offering an even more attractive arrangement.
Reports suggest Rashford would prefer to leave England if he departs United, which could open the door to destinations such as Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain—both clubs in need of versatile attacking options of the kind Rashford provided at Barcelona.