Monday was the deadline for FC Barcelona to activate the buy option on Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, but the Catalan club took a hard pass. For €30 million, Barcelona had the option to convert Rashford's 2025-26 season-long loan arrangement into a full permanent transfer deal. They did not do so, and this development was obviously inevitable, once they signed … [Read more...] about Man United Block Man City, Liverpool from Activating £40m Marcus Rashford Release Clause
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Manchester United Transfer Talk: Marcus Rashford, Casemiro
Earlier today, Manchester United officially released their list of players who are now leaving the club, and it includes the likes of Jadon Sancho (we covered that one earlier in a post at this link), Tyrell Malacia and Casemiro, among others. None of those three are/were a surprise, of course, so the real question is where are they headed next? Also, some Marcus Rashford news … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Marcus Rashford, Casemiro
Barcelona Team News vs Levante: Marcus Rashford, Gavi
FC Barcelona have fallen out of first place, and obviously, the sooner they can get back up in the top spot, the better. They need their rivals, Real Madrid, to stumble, but none of that matters if they can't take care of their own business, starting with the next match, at home versus Levante. Both Marcus Rashford (knee) and midfielder Pedri (hamstring) are doubts for this … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Levante: Marcus Rashford, Gavi
Barcelona Team News at Girona: Raphinha, Marcus Rashford
It's good news, bad news, injury wise, for FC Barcelona ahead of the Catalan derby against Girona on Monday night. Raphinha returned to training on Friday, joining the rest of the squad, outdoors on grass. After being subbed off at halftime due to injury, against Elche, the Brazilian forward then missed the next three games. However, Raphinha should at least get some … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Girona: Raphinha, Marcus Rashford
FC Barcelona Team News at Slavia Praha: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
Lots of people like to go to Prague these days, but that's mostly for recreational purposes. FC Barcelona are going there for business, as the Catalan club is looking to pick up a win at Slavia Praha in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will have to do it without the services of his top talisman, Lamine Yamal. The talented youngster is … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Slavia Praha: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
Chelsea vs Barcelona Team News: Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Pedri
FC Barcelona at Chelsea FC is the standout fixture of Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League slate, no doubt about it. It's also a match with a pretty extensive injury/fitness concern list, so let's get straight into it, starting with Reece James. The oft-injured Chelsea captain left the 2-0 win over Burnley FC early yesterday, igniting injury concerns. That's understandable, … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Barcelona Team News: Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Pedri
FC Barcelona Predicted Starting XI vs Girona
The Catalan derby on Saturday afternoon, between FC Barcelona and Girona, will be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Montjuïc). Yes, once again, the re-opening of the Camp Nou has been delayed. Barca's newly renovated home will open, at some point, we promise you that. Just not right now. So on to the match preview. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Predicted Starting XI vs Girona
Newcastle United vs Barcelona Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
One of the biggest fixtures of UEFA Champions League matchday 1 is Newcastle United hosting FC Barcelona. It comes on Thursday night, and that gives the match a bit of a weirder feel. When there is continental competition on a Thursday night, it has historically been Europa League or Conference League action, and thus, the inferior tournament. And while both of those … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Barcelona Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski
Here it is, the eve of the season opener at Mallorca and FC Barcelona players Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Bardghji, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Wojciech Szczesny are all still not registered with La Liga. Between now and matchday, this situation should change. Obviously, Garcia is being made the top priority, although Rashford is pretty important too. This is especially … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski
FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at Vissel Kobe (Club Friendly)
The loan deal that sends Marcus Rashford to FC Barcelona for this season has FINALLY been announced; by both clubs. The announcements were made in the minutes between our writing/finishing our Team News article previewing the Vissel Kobe match, and our publication of it. The news cycle moves fast! Well, eventually, as the Rashford news has been known for close to a week, and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at Vissel Kobe (Club Friendly)