Rashford opens the door, Ter Stegen on the way to Old Trafford?

Marcus Rashford could be key in a transfer deal between MU and Barcelona regarding the future of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Rashford and Ter Stegen could swap places in the summer of 2026.

Rashford joined Barcelona on a season-long loan, with an optional £26m buyout clause. According to Spanish sources, the Catalan club are seriously considering activating this clause, despite internal debate over the fee amid tight finances.

However, the deal could become more complicated as MU expressed interest in goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. According to SPORT (Spain), coach Ruben Amorim wants to add a top goalkeeper despite spending 18.1 million pounds to buy Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. With Andre Onana leaving the team, Ter Stegen is considered the ideal choice for the Old Trafford goal.

Sources say Barca are ready to put Ter Stegen on the negotiating table to reduce the cost of buying Rashford outright. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is no longer the number one choice at Camp Nou after a back injury and the arrival of Joan Garcia. Despite 422 appearances, 6 La Liga titles and a Champions League, Ter Stegen faces an uncertain future.

If the deal goes through, this could be one of the most eye-catching exchanges of the summer of 2026 as Rashford finds a chance to revive in Spain, while MU can solve the goalkeeper problem that has lasted for the past two seasons.

Rashford is said to have closed the door on returning to MU and wants to stay with Barcelona for a long time. This move makes it easier for the La Liga team and the "Red Devils" to make a business deal come true.

Source: https://znews.vn/rashford-mo-cua-ter-stegen-tren-duong-toi-old-trafford-post1591733.html