Marcus Rashford is facing a defining summer as Manchester United prepare to welcome him back from his loan spell at Barcelona, who look set to pass up the chance to buy the forward outright. While Rashford has enjoyed a productive stint in La Liga, Old Trafford officials have reportedly made their stance clear regarding his long-term future.

Marcus Rashford could be set for a high-profile move to Italy as Juventus intensify their interest in the Manchester United forward. With his current loan spell at Barcelona nearing its conclusion, the England international is facing an uncertain future in the upcoming transfer window.

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford’s future has taken an unexpected turn as his chances of a permanent stay at Barcelona look increasingly slim. The England international is now reportedly open to returning to Old Trafford this summer to be part of a "new project".

With 24 days between Manchester United's last game against Bournemouth and their next match against Leeds, Michael Carrick has had plenty of time to think about which areas of the squad he needs to improve if he is named permanent coach in the summer. Carrick made the most of the extended break by taking his side on a mid-season training camp to Ireland, giving him the chance to further assess his squad.

Marcus Rashford is beginning to look like his former self during his loan spell with Barcelona, sparking intense debate about his long-term future. As the forward finds his feet in La Liga, Manchester United legend Nicky Butt told the Red Devils that facilitating his permanent return to Old Trafford could provide the "golden nugget" the squad is currently lacking.