Marcus Rashford 'keeps it moving' as Man Utd outcast refuses to give up on Barcelona stay despite Anthony Gordon arrival

Marcus Rashford 'keeps it moving' as Man Utd outcast refuses to give up on Barcelona stay despite Anthony Gordon arrival

Published May. 30, 2026 10:29 a.m. ET
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Defiant message on social media

Taking to Instagram, the 29-year-old forward posted a gallery of training images, adding the caption: "Keep it moving," to signal his clear intent to block out external media noise and focus purely on his football.

The direct message comes at a critical juncture for the Manchester United loanee, whose continued stay at Camp Nou has been thrown into serious doubt by the signing of Gordon. Many suggested his arrival suggests Barca will not try to keep him this summer, though some reports say there is still hope.

Flick’s structural backing

According to

The definitive hurdle remaining is entirely economic; Barcelona hold a €30 million permanent purchase option in the loan agreement, which would see Rashford sign a three-year contract, but the deal remains subject to the club clearing defensive financial space within La Liga’s strict salary caps.

Unfazed by Gordon’s blockbuster arrival

Rashford's camp insists he is completely unaffected by

Given that the executive branch has yet to officially inform Rashford that he is surplus to requirements, the forward remains incredibly calm and has instructed his representatives to freeze concrete transfer proposals from alternative European clubs tracking his situation.

Defying the Old Trafford return

With his parent contract at United running until 2028, Rashford is treating the upcoming weeks as a definitive crossroads to permanently sever ties with the Premier League side. He remains entirely focused on forcing Barcelona's hand to execute the €30 million buy clause before the pre-season calendar officially commences.

Rashford made 49 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona last season, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists

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