Barcelona told Man Utd won’t budge on €30m price for loan star Marcus Rashford

Barcelona’s desire to turn Marcus Rashford’s loan into a permanent move has hit an early roadblock, with Manchester United refusing to negotiate on the €30 million purchase option inserted in the deal, according to a report in Diario Sport.

The England forward has quickly become a Camp Nou favorite, registering double-digit goals and assists under manager Hansi Flick and earning consistent praise from the German coach. That productivity has convinced the Catalan club to explore activating the clause once the season concludes, yet the fee itself is now the sticking point.

Sources close to the negotiations indicate Barcelona hoped to lower the valuation, citing ongoing financial constraints that are expected to shape the club’s entire summer transfer strategy. United, however, view the €30 million figure as “cheap” and “more than acceptable” for a player of Rashford’s pedigree, especially given the premium typically placed on English talents in the Premier League market. Rashford’s resurgent form in Spain has only hardened the Red Devils’ resolve to hold firm.

With the striker’s future still undecided, Barcelona must weigh sporting ambitions against economic realities, while United wait to see whether the La Liga side will ultimately meet the predetermined price.