Carrick aims to retain Rashford for United's 2026-27 season

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly keen to retain forward Marcus Rashford for the upcoming season, despite the player having spent the last year on loan at Barcelona. Rashford is currently with the England squad at the World Cup and is expected to return to the club for preseason training in August following a break.

The 28-year-old's future at Old Trafford had appeared uncertain after a fallout with former manager Ruben Amorim, which led to a short-term loan at Aston Villa before his season-long move to Barcelona. While Rashford contributed 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances for the Catalan club, helping them win La Liga, Barcelona opted against activating a permanent transfer clause. This decision returns Rashford to Manchester United, where he still has a contract until June 2028.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Carrick wants to work with Rashford and the club plans for his return. Romano stated that while a transfer away remains possible, it would only be for a bid from a top European club, with a move to Turkey's Fenerbahce ruled out. The club's preseason schedule begins with a match against Wrexham on July 18 and concludes against...