Michael Carrick has told those around him he would like Marcus Rashford back at Manchester United if he is appointed permanent manager, a development that has complicated an already tangled transfer picture.<\/p>\n
Reports indicate Barcelona are leaning towards triggering a purchase option they hold on the 28-year-old, but The Telegraph says Carrick would explore a reunion with the England international if he is allowed to stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer. The final call, however, will belong to Rashford. If he does not want to stay with Barcelona, he simply will not.<\/p>\n
Rashford left United after 426 appearances following a breakdown in his relationship with the club. The need for a fresh start contributed to his exit and United were willing to move on from a player who perhaps blew hot-and-cold one too many times. That context, plus the fact that Amorim drove United\u2019s efforts to offload him, makes a comeback complicated. Amorim was relieved of his duties, and the change in coaching staff has reopened the possibility in principle, though the reunion feels unlikely in practice.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course what I want is to stay at Bar\u00e7a,\u201d Rashford told SPORT in December, two weeks before Amorim was relieved of his duties. We have not heard from Rashford since.<\/p>\n
Barcelona secured Rashford in the summer for an affordable fee of \u20ac30 million, a deal that exploited United\u2019s position at the time. The forward has justified that outlay with a major impact on Hansi Flick\u2019s side this season. Even so, Barcelona appear to believe United\u2019s negotiating weakness, largely linked to Rashford\u2019s large wages, leaves room to seek an additional discount.<\/p>\n
Ultimately the situation reduces to a few simple truths: Barcelona have the first option, United\u2019s stance during last summer leaves them with limited leverage, and Rashford\u2019s preference will decide whether any reunion is pursued. For now, Carrick\u2019s preference is clear, but Rashford\u2019s commitment to Barcelona appears to make a return improbable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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