Manchester United Undecided on Rashford's Future
Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick has stated that no decision has been made regarding Marcus Rashford's future at the club. Rashford, a 28-year-old forward, is currently on loan at Barcelona, with a £26m option to buy clause in his contract. However, Barcelona are reportedly hesitant to make the deal permanent due to the high price tag. When asked about the possibility of Rashford returning to Manchester United, Carrick did not rule it out, stating that decisions will be made in due time. Rashford has had a mixed season at Barcelona, scoring 12 goals and assisting 13 in 43 appearances, but has faced criticism for his recent performances. Despite this, Manchester United are confident that they can receive a higher fee for Rashford if Barcelona refuse to pay the agreed-upon price. The club is expected to strengthen their left-wing position in the upcoming transfer window, with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Everton's Iliman Ndiaye reportedly being considered as potential targets. Carrick has confirmed that conversations regarding recruitment have taken place, but no concrete decisions have been made.