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It has become increasingly apparent that Marcus Rashford’s future lies away from Manchester United, even though Barcelona recently decided against exercising their option to buy him.

News of a potential reunion between the England international and the Red Devils came as a genuine surprise, especially with Michael Carrick reportedly open to bringing the academy graduate back into the fold.

From a statistical standpoint, such a move would not necessarily be a poor one. The Mancunian forward contributed 14 goals and 14 assists last season, playing a crucial role in Barcelona’s La Liga title triumph.

He has also made a promising start to the World Cup campaign, having scored once and shown more consistency on the left wing compared to Anthony Gordon.

With Manchester United, the 20-time English league champions, aiming to bolster their options on the left flank, INEOS could potentially save millions by reintroducing the 28-year-old into the squad.

However, his substantial weekly wage of £325,000 remains a major concern for the club, and this renewed interest appears more like a strategic message to potential buyers rather than a purely footballing decision.

If United openly put the Englishman on the transfer market, few clubs would be inclined to meet their £40 million valuation. But if the Old Trafford hierarchy hint at keeping him, interested teams could feel pressured to meet the asking price to secure his services.

According to Chris Wheeler of The Daily Mail, both Manchester United and Marcus Rashford would prefer to part ways rather than reunite.

“The prospect of Marcus Rashford playing for Manchester United again is 100% a genuine one, yet both the club and player would rather it didn’t come to that.

“It is becoming a marriage of inconvenience. The club would rather move him on due to his enormous wages, and Rashford would rather be somewhere else.”

Clubs such as Aston Villa and Bayern Munich have expressed interest in the former United No. 10, although not at his current salary level.

Barcelona are reportedly open to another loan arrangement, this time possibly including an obligation to buy. The final destination and transfer fee for Marcus Rashford remain to be seen.

Meanwhile, United are targeting Crysencio Summerville as a potential solution for their left wing, but a sale must first be completed before an offer for the Dutchman can be made.