Rashford transfer 'complicated' as Man Utd transfer verdict delivered

The England international has largely impressed at Spotify Camp Nou, scoring 12 goals and claiming 13 assists already this season. And although Barca are believed to be keen to extend the forward’s loan deal into a second season, as reported by the MEN, Old Trafford sources insist they aren't interested in negotiating and point to the option in the agreement signed last summer.

United also have no plans on the table to try and reintegrate the 28-year-old into the squad, even if former team-mate Michael Carrick remains as head coach into next season.

And Nadal, speaking via BetBrothers, has admitted: “Marcus Rashford has surprised me, for the better. For two reasons. First, the sporting side, which is obviously very important. And second, how well he has fitted into Barcelona’s system.

“When he has started he has performed well, and when he has come off the bench he has responded well.

“He hasn’t been controversial, every time he has played, he has been involved. He’s quick, he scores goals and I think his performance has been very solid. It will depend on the club’s plans, but if there are no doubts, he is a player who can easily stay at Barcelona.”

Nadal continued: “He has adapted very well to the Spanish league. He is still young at 28, I think the effort should be mutual, both from him and from Barcelona. It is worth trying to keep him.

“It’s true that at United he didn’t have space. I think both sides will have to give a little. I think the transfer is around €35 million (£30m).

“It’s a bet that depends a bit on Barcelona’s financial situation, but he is an interesting player who could fit at many clubs.

“Manchester United are starting to improve now, but it has been many difficult years. They have been a reference club for a long time, investing heavily, but they haven’t found a consistent style. Many coaches and players have come and gone.

“It was a bit like Barcelona at certain moments, they lacked stability. Now it seems they are slowly putting the key pieces back together. But this is also a financial game. Rashford’s performance has been very solid.

“Manchester have an asset they will try to sell. I see it as complicated for him to stay there, mainly because of the limited adaptation he had at the time. But in football everything can change.”

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