Barca are considering giving up on Rashford.

His declining form makes the prospect of Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford permanently increasingly unlikely.

Barcelona are increasingly unlikely to retain Marcus Rashford after the season ends. The deal, once considered almost certain, is now in danger of collapsing.

According to the original plan, Barca had the option to buy Rashford outright for 30 million euros from Manchester United. However, in the context of financial difficulties, the Catalan club's management began to doubt the viability of this investment. MU maintained a clear stance: either Barca paid the full amount, or the English striker would return to Old Trafford.

The final decision has yet to be made. Everything depends on the upcoming meeting between Sporting Director Deco and manager Hansi Flick. Both sides have been closely monitoring Rashford's situation, but the current assessment is no longer as positive as before.

The biggest reason stems from Rashford's inconsistent performance in 2026. Compared to his early career, the striker has clearly declined, scoring only 2 goals in his last 16 matches.

Rashford failed to capitalize on Raphinha's injury absence to assert his role in the attack.

More importantly, Rashford failed to capitalize on Raphinha's injury absence to assert his role in the attack. This led to him no longer being seen as a player capable of making a difference.

Besides professional considerations, financial issues are also a factor for Barca to consider. The €30 million fee isn't excessively high compared to the market, but it's a burden on the club's current budget.

Including salary and depreciation costs, Rashford could cost nearly 25 million euros per season under Financial Fair Play regulations. This is a significant amount for a player who hasn't yet delivered a guaranteed performance.

Barcelona are only willing to spend money if a player delivers clear value. But with his current form, Rashford hasn't met that requirement.

The English striker's future now depends on his performance in the final stages of the season. However, with few games remaining, his chances of turning things around are very limited.

Meanwhile, the Barca management began looking for other options in the transfer market. The team needed to add a player capable of competing with Raphinha, while also ensuring depth in attack amidst an increasingly demanding schedule.