Barcelona make decision on signing Marcus Rashford permanently from Man Utd

Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal and have already agreed a sum with Manchester United that will be paid in three annual instalments, according to a new report.

Since joining the club on a season-long loan in July, Rashford has featured regularly for Barcelona, notching 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances.

The 28-year-old, who has made over 400 appearances for boyhood club Manchester United, would be welcomed back to Old Trafford if interim manager Michael Carrick is retained this summer, according to the Telegraph.

However, Rashford is said to be happy with his new life in Barcelona.

In fact, the England international is 'very likely' to stay at the Camp Nou beyond this season, according to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo.

Rashford celebrates with Lamine Yamal after scoring in the Champions League. Image credit: Getty

For a deal to be made permanent, the Catalan club 'only need to exercise the purchase option', which is said to be €30 million (£26.2m).

It is also suggested that a payment plan has been agreed between Barcelona and United, with three annual instalments of €10 million (£8.7m) to be exchanged for his services.

In short, if everything can be adapted to La Liga's Financial Fair Play regulations – including Rashford's salary – Barca will go ahead and strike a deal.

And it appears financial terms over his wages will not be an issue, with the report claiming: "There will be no need to negotiate with his representatives because everything has already been agreed upon."

According to Mundo Deportivo, everything points to Rashford continuing to play for Barcelona beyond the 2026 World Cup.

Marcus Rashford gives insight into loan spell at Barcelona as he continues to thrive

Back in December, Rashford spoke about his short, but productive, spell at the Spanish club.

"I don't see anything here as like a pressure. It's just, I'm here to play football," Rashford told BBC Sport. "It's been amazing. I feel welcome, I feel at home. I've just been enjoying every step of the way."

Rashford has been one of Barca's standout performers this season. Image credit: Getty

He continued: "It's a new language of football. 've always been, like many people in the world, an admirer of Spanish football."

"To play for the biggest club in Spain is a huge honour," added Rashford. "I'm looking forward to playing more games here, just doing my best and try to help the team to win."