Marcus Rashford is on the verge of rejoining Manchester United following the end of his season-long loan at Barcelona, in one of the more unexpected developments of the summer transfer window.

When Rashford was presented by Barcelona in July 2025, his farewell to United appeared complete. United wasted little time moving on, handing the coveted number 10 shirt to new signing Matheus Cunha. Rashford, for his part, struck a forward-looking tone at his unveiling in Spain.