What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?

The unlikely Manchester United reunion is close to completion.

When Marcus Rashford was unveiled by Barcelona in July 2025, at the start of a season-long loan, no-one expected he would find himself back at Old Trafford 12 months later.

United gave his coveted number 10 shirt to new arrival Matheus Cunha.

Rashford was also looking to the future as he assessed the move to Spain.

"[ Manchester United ] is in a period of change and have been for a while," the forward said at his Barca unveiling last summer.

"I don't have anything bad to say as it has been an important part, not just of my career but my life, so I was grateful for the opportunity. I wish them all the best and hope they are successful in the future."

Barring an unexpected late twist, that future will now include him.

If his return to United is in line with the club's other World Cup players, who have all come back about three weeks after their final game in the tournament, he will be involved in next week's Maynooth training camp in the Republic of Ireland.