Rashford addresses future after Barcelona permanent move falls through: ‘Was very clear with everyone involved…’

Rashford addresses future after Barcelona permanent move falls through: ‘Was very clear with everyone involved…’ Following the completion of his loan spell at FC Barcelona, Marcus Rashford has made it clear that he will not make any decisions about his club future until England’s World Cup campaign comes to an end. The Manchester United forward admitted that he had hoped to have his future resolved before the tournament began, but with no agreement reached, his full focus is now on helping England progress in the competition. Rashford addresses future “I live in the moment,” Rashford said, as quoted by SPORT . “I was very clear with everyone involved before the World Cup. I wanted everything resolved beforehand.” “Since it wasn’t, I’m not thinking about it until after the tournament. I want to be fully present because we’re fighting for something very special,” he added. Barcelona permanent move never materialised Barcelona opted not to sign Rashford permanently. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Over recent months, Rashford had publicly expressed his desire to remain at Barcelona after enjoying his spell under Hansi Flick and settling well into the dressing room. For a time, a permanent move to Camp Nou appeared realistic. However, negotiations gradually lost momentum as he Blaugrana were unwilling to pay the previously agreed €30 million fee to buy him, and also signed Anthony Gordon. Several other clubs have since been linked with Rashford, including Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa. Remaining at Manchester United has also been discussed , particularly with manager Michael Carrick open to keeping him, although some of those possibilities have since cooled. Competing with Anthony Gordon Rashford is ahead of Anthony Gordon in England’s pecking order. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) For now, Rashford insists all transfer speculation has been put aside. England have reached the World Cup Round of 16, where they will face tournament hosts Mexico. As it so happens, Rashford is competing with Gordon for a place on England’s left flank. The Manchester United attacker started England’s previous two matches against Panama and DR Congo. But Thomas Tuchel has a decision to make after Gordon impressed from the bench in the Round of 32. For now, Rashford’s future remains unresolved, but the England international has made it clear that every transfer discussion can wait until the World Cup is over.