Marcus Rashford has made clear that any decision on his long-term Manchester United future will be parked until after the World Cup concludes.
The forward is fully focused on England’s tournament campaign and does not want transfer speculation to become a distraction during such a critical period.
Rashford said: “I was very clear… I wanted any move done before the World Cup. If it’s not, I wanted it to wait until after. I want to be fully present in the moment.”
He also added: “We’re fighting for something special,” reinforcing just how locked in he is on the international stage right now.
The quotes, provided by Fabrizio Romano, arrive at a genuinely interesting moment for Manchester United and their relationship with the 28-year-old.
Rashford returned to Old Trafford after Barcelona opted not to activate the buy option in his loan deal, leaving his long-term situation unresolved once again.
According to TEAMtalk, United have held direct contact with Rashford’s camp and are open to reintegrating him into Michael Carrick’s squad for pre-season.
That represents a significant shift from the situation under Ruben Amorim, when Rashford appeared far removed from the first-team picture at the club.
With Carrick now in charge, the door appears open for a genuine route back into contention at Manchester United for the forward.
England are preparing for a major knockout fixture against Mexico, and Rashford will know that a strong World Cup showing could significantly improve his bargaining position this summer.
Whether he ends up staying at Old Trafford or attracting fresh interest from elsewhere, impressive performances on the international stage can only help his cause.
Manchester United need wide options, genuine pace, and goals – three things Rashford has consistently demonstrated he can provide when he is sharp and confident.
However, the club cannot afford another drawn-out saga over his future that bleeds into the new season and creates unnecessary disruption around the squad.
The most sensible path forward is straightforward: allow Rashford to complete the World Cup, bring him in for structured talks, and then reach a calm and considered decision.
A sale may still materialise once discussions begin, but a proper return to Manchester United no longer feels like an unrealistic outcome under Carrick’s leadership.
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