Barcelona already working on retaining €30 million-rated star forward beyond 2026 – report | OneFootball

As we reach the halfway point of the season, it is perhaps fair to deduce that Marcus Rashford’s loan spell at Barcelona has been sort of a success.

Although the Englishman has struggled with a lack of consistency at times and there is always scope for improvement, his overall numbers are extremely impressive.

In 24 matches across all competitions, Rashford has been involved in 18 goals, making him one of the most productive players for Barcelona this season.

Barcelona working on a deal to keep Rashford

After much deliberation, it appears Barcelona are now convinced of Rashford’s performances and are now working on a deal to keep hold of the Englishman, reports Matteo Moretto.

Rashford joined Barcelona on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United last summer. The deal reportedly has a permanent buy clause worth €30 million that Barça can activate at the end of the season.

Barcelona want to sign Rashford permanently next summer. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

It is a possibility that the Catalans are strongly considering, as signing a new forward and a winger is one of the club’s top priorities heading into the summer of 2026.

Rashford, to that end, can not only operate as a winger but also as a striker, making him an ideal fit for Barcelona.

Coach Hansi Flick already considers Rashford’s signing a priority next summer, so it appears the forward has all but secured a place for himself at Barcelona from next season onwards.

However, it will be interesting to see how exactly Barcelona fund the move for Rashford, as the club are still out of the woods financially and still requires economic manoeuvres.

The England international, for his part, has made it clear that he wants to stay at Barça beyond this season, and it appears that he might get his wish.