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A BIT RASH Barcelona ‘considering sending Marcus Rashford back to Man Utd’ after just THREE games, according to sensational reports
Sources close to Rashford have hit back
Rahman Osman
Published: 16:53, 6 Sep 2025Updated: 17:16, 7 Sep 2025
MARCUS RASHFORD’S dream move to Barcelona could be turning into another nightmare, according to reports in Spain.
The Catalan press claim the Spanish giants are already considering sending him back to Manchester United.
The England ace, 27, sealed a sensational season-long loan to the Nou Camp this summer with a £30million option to buy included in the deal.
But just three games into his LaLiga career, Rashford is reportedly on the chopping block after a string of underwhelming performances, and now faces a race against time to prove himself.
Sources close to the England star deny the claims and insist he remains very much part of Barca's plans going forward.
However, according to bombshell claims from Spanish outlet El Nacional, Nou Camp bosses have been left unimpressed with Rashford’s sluggish start, describing him as "shy, imprecise and lost" on the pitch.
It’s claimed top brass are now debating whether to pull the plug on the deal before Christmas, which would see Rashford return to Old Trafford early – though the club would still owe United £4.3million for ending the loan prematurely.
Rashford had pushed hard to make the Nou Camp switch, desperate to escape his troubled time at United after a poor run of form and increasing frustration behind the scenes.
Barcelona turned to him only after missing out on Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Spain star Nico Williams, with new boss Hansi Flick making Rashford his personal gamble.
And the early signs were promising, he impressed in pre-season and showed glimpses of sharpness.
But in the league, it’s been a different story. Rashford has yet to register a goal or assist in his first three outings and was hauled off at half-time during Barca’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win at Levante.
Thrown on from the bench in the opener against Mallorca, Rashford was handed his first start on August 23, but was hooked at the break with Barca trailing 2-0.
Flick responded by bringing on Dani Olmo, and the changes worked wonders.
Goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres brought the champions level before an own goal sealed a stunning win.
Explaining the decision to sub Rashford, Flick said: “Of course the second half we have to change something.
"Raphinha on the side is our No 11. He knows everything, what we want to do.”
But the German boss insisted he’s not giving up on the Manchester United man just yet.
Flick added: “I think Marcus had some situations in the first half where he showed how good he is and how he can help us.
“This is for me, where we have to continue.”
Even so, the pressure is already building. El Nacional report that club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco were never fully sold on the idea of bringing Rashford in, having initially pushed hard to sign Diaz and Williams earlier in the window.
Rashford now faces a crucial few weeks to save his Barca dream or risk heading home with his reputation dented further.