Marcus Rashford’s time at Barcelona is just getting underway, yet rumors of an early return to Old Trafford are already making waves—louder than a London black cab at rush hour. The forward joined Barcelona on a season-long loan with a £4.3 million buy option, and recently shared an enthusiastic post on Instagram after England’s 2-0 victory over Andorra:
> “3 important points at Villa Park bringing us closer to our goal! Great team performance, now it’s all eyes on Tuesday’s big game.”
His update garnered support from United captain Bruno Fernandes and former Old Trafford teammate Joshua Zirkzee, as well as England stars Jack Grealish, Myles Lewis-Skelzy, and Noni Madueke.
Barcelona’s Recruitment Choices
Barcelona’s move to secure Rashford came after their attempts to sign Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams fell through due to a new contract. Additionally, discussions with Liverpool’s Luis Díaz never progressed. Now, after a few appearances at the Camp Nou, concerns about Rashford’s performance are emerging. If he doesn’t improve, Barcelona could reconsider their decision and send him back to Manchester.
International Spotlight
As always, international duty provides a fresh opportunity for Rashford to shine. Despite mixed club performances, he started for England in their recent match against Andorra, which ended with a goal from Declan Rice and an own goal securing the win. Under manager Gareth Southgate, England currently leads its qualifying group by five points, with a crucial match against Serbia on the horizon—a significant step toward World Cup qualification.
André Onana’s Potential Transfer
Meanwhile, at Manchester United, goalkeeper André Onana is contemplating a move of his own. With Altay Bayındır favored under manager Ruben Amorim and new signing Senne Lammens blocking his path, a loan transfer to Trabzonspor is becoming increasingly likely. The Turkish transfer window closes on September 12, so Onana might soon trade his gloves for a view of the Bosphorus. Let’s hope he doesn’t get seasick!
Stay tuned for updates on both Rashford’s status at Barcelona and Onana’s potential move—both players are at a pivotal point in their careers.