Marcus Rashford to Join Barcelona on Loan as Man United Agrees Transfer Details for Bryan Mbeumo

Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United on loan after the club agreed a deal with Barcelona for the England forward.

Marcus Rashford's wait appears to be over as he is set to leave Manchester United for Barcelona, with a loan agreement between the two clubs nearing completion. After his loan stint at Aston Villa was cut short due to injury, Rashford has had his sights set on Barca and, barring any unforeseen issues, it seems he will get his wish.

The 27-year-old turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, holding out for Barcelona and United to reach an agreement over his transfer. Barcelona were initially reluctant as they pursued Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams before showing interest in Liverpool's Luis Diaz.

Barcelona's financial difficulties in recent years are well known, and the Catalan giants have been reluctant to sign Rashford on a permanent deal immediately. United consented to loan Rashford out once more, with the stipulation that Barcelona cover his full wages and maintain an option to purchase.

Offloading such a hefty wage will undoubtedly ease United's financial pressures, while Sancho could join Juventus. With the pre-season tour of the United States on the horizon and the 2025/26 season fast approaching, time is of the essence for the club, reports the Mirror.

Rashford's move away has been brewing for a while after a winter fallout with Amorim led to a loan spell at Villa in January, yet it remains a significant transaction for all involved.

A product of United's academy, Rashford boasts an impressive tally of 138 goals and 77 assists from 426 appearances for his local team. His contributions have been instrumental in United's FA Cup, EFL Cup (twice), and Europa League triumphs, making his departure a notable event.

Reflecting on his future last December, Rashford said: \"If I know that a situation is already bad I'm not going to make it worse. I've seen how other players have left in the past and I don't want to be that person. When I leave it's going to be 'no hard feelings'. You're not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That's me as a person. For me, personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps.\"

According to the source: Manchester Evening News.