Manchester United’s interim boss Michael Carrick has not ruled out a return for Marcus Rashford, whose future at Barcelona remains uncertain ahead of the summer transfer window.
MICHAEL Carrick has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United.
The England forward is currently on loan at Barcelona, but the Spanish club are reportedly unsure about activating a £26.1 million clause to make his move permanent. Rashford has not played for United since December 2024 and spent last season on loan at Aston Villa.
The 28-year-old’s future is now uncertain ahead of a summer where he hopes to feature for England at the World Cup. He still has two years remaining on his lucrative United contract, which includes a reported 25% pay rise next season if the club qualifies for the Champions League.
Asked about a potential return for Rashford, interim boss Carrick told reporters that decisions are yet to be made. “I just think there’s decisions to be made in time, really, on certain things, and obviously Marcus is in that situation,” Carrick said.
“But at this point in time nothing’s been decided. And it will be, because it has to be at a certain point, but at this stage, there’s nothing to say.” Third-placed United can edge closer to Champions League qualification with a win at Chelsea.
Carrick suggested he is open to working with any player at the club, including those currently out on loan. “Certainly from my perspective, whoever’s here, I want to work with, make the best out of and help them improve,” he added.
“So at the moment, it’s this squad of players, and there’s obviously players on loan, and whatever happens with that later on will happen with that later on.” The revival of players like Harry Maguire under Carrick’s management could offer Rashford hope of a successful return to his boyhood club.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, whose own future seemed uncertain under previous manager Ruben Amorim, could also return from injury for the trip to Stamford Bridge.
