Marcus Rashford and ‘bomb squad’ learn Man Utd fate after Ruben Amorim sacking | OneFootball

Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford and other members of the ‘bomb squad’ at Old Trafford will still leave despite Ruben Amorim’s sacking, according to reports.

The Red Devils allowed Rashford to leave Old Trafford in the summer transfer window on loan to Barcelona with the Spanish side having a €30m clause to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.

Rashford has contributed six goals and eight assists in 24 matches in all competitions for the Catalan giants with the England international doing okay for Hansi Flick’s side.

It has been reported that Man Utd are committed to selling Rashford, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claiming in mid-November that Barcelona will take their time over their decision over whether to take up their buy option.

Romano said: “Marcus Rashford has a €30m buy option for Barcelona. Barca will not decide now in November. Barca will not decide in one month, in December. Barca will take their time.

“They are very happy with Rashford. The numbers are very good. The attitude is very good. So Rashford is doing very well in Barcelona, but Barcelona will take their time.

“At the same time, for Barcelona or anywhere else, Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United on a permanent transfer in 2026. So Rashford is expected to go out, also Hojlund is expected to leave on a permanent transfer.”

There were rumours on Tuesday that it is now ‘highly likely’ that Rashford will end up back at Old Trafford in the summer after Man Utd sacked Amorim on Monday.

The report adds that Barcelona had ‘hoped to renegotiate the fee’ down in the summer but that ‘Amorim’s dismissal could toughen conditions, as Manchester United might be keen to bring back their prodigal son to lead their new project’.

Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana were all allowed to leave on loan in the summer transfer window but they are unlikely to stay on under a new manager.

A source told The Sun: ‘These were decisions led by the club rather than the manager.’

Speaking in December, Rashford insisted he’s “starting to feel at home” in Barcelona after moving away from Manchester for the first time in his life.

Rashford said: “All my teammates welcomed me well and I also felt very good in the city. It’s the first time I’ve lived away from Manchester, but I’m already starting to feel at home. I want to learn more Spanish and I’m trying.”