Man Utd are making steps to reintegrate Marcus Rashford back into Michael Carrickâs squad ahead of next season, according to reports.
The Red Devils allowed Rashford to join Barcelona on a season-long loan deal last summer with the deal including a âŹ30m (ÂŁ26m) option for the Catalan giants to make the transfer permanent.
However, Barcelona decided against that with the La Liga champions hoping to renegotiate a new loan for Rashford ahead of next season.
A move back to Catalonia was also at the top of Rashfordâs list but Man Utd have been determined to get a fee for him this summer if they allow him to leave again.
It was revealed earlier this week that Man Utd and Rashford had âopened doors to restarting the processâ of bringing the England international back into Carrickâs squad despite the Red Devils still looking to sell.
Fabrizio Romano gave an update on his YouTube channel overnight: âMarcus Rashford is now showing positive messages to Manchester United about the possibility of staying at the club.
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âThe window is still very longâeight weeksâso we canât guarantee that Rashford is 100% staying at United. But Rashford is not closing doors to the possibility of restarting with United, to be part of the preseason under Michael Carrick. So Rashford is open, and thatâs a very good message.
âThe message was sent directly; agents of the player and a Man United meeting took place two days ago, and it was a positive meeting. So now Rashford has the chance to continue at Manchester United.
âThen, if a good proposal for Rashford and for United arrives, Rashford could still leave the club in the summer transfer window. If he doesnât, maybe United could find one more player to use. So, United have a wildcard in Rashford, waiting to see whatâs going to happen on the market.â
Man Utd are âdetermined not to be caught unpreparedâ by Rashford return
And now our colleagues at TEAMtalk have revealed that Man Utd are âquietly putting contingency plans in place to reintegrateâ Rashford.
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TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey added: âWe understand director of football Jason Wilcox has instructed staff behind the scenes to ensure the club are fully prepared should Rashford remain at Old Trafford beyond the transfer window.
âSources have confirmed Wilcox has asked for fresh work to be carried out regarding Rashfordâs integration into the squad, while discussions have also taken place with head coach Michael Carrick over how the forward could be brought back into the first-team environment if required.
âAs a result, a significant shift has led to a growing possibility of that scenario unfolding and the prospect of Rashford playing â and starring â in the United side again next season is looking an increasingly likely prospect, following a positive response from the playerâŠâ
Man Utd have made a definitive decision that they would welcome Rashford back but are âdetermined not to be caught unpreparedâ if that situation arises.
The Red Devils allowed Rashford to join Barcelona on a season-long loan deal last summer with the deal including a âŹ30m (ÂŁ26m) option for the Catalan giants to make the transfer permanent.
However, Barcelona decided against that with the La Liga champions hoping to renegotiate a new loan for Rashford ahead of next season.
A move back to Catalonia was also at the top of Rashfordâs list but Man Utd have been determined to get a fee for him this summer if they allow him to leave again.
It was revealed earlier this week that Man Utd and Rashford had âopened doors to restarting the processâ of bringing the England international back into Carrickâs squad despite the Red Devils still looking to sell.
Fabrizio Romano gave an update on his YouTube channel overnight: âMarcus Rashford is now showing positive messages to Manchester United about the possibility of staying at the club.
READ: Man Utd pick top winger target from four-man shortlist as dazzling ÂŁ50m deal eyed
âThe window is still very longâeight weeksâso we canât guarantee that Rashford is 100% staying at United. But Rashford is not closing doors to the possibility of restarting with United, to be part of the preseason under Michael Carrick. So Rashford is open, and thatâs a very good message.
âThe message was sent directly; agents of the player and a Man United meeting took place two days ago, and it was a positive meeting. So now Rashford has the chance to continue at Manchester United.
âThen, if a good proposal for Rashford and for United arrives, Rashford could still leave the club in the summer transfer window. If he doesnât, maybe United could find one more player to use. So, United have a wildcard in Rashford, waiting to see whatâs going to happen on the market.â
Man Utd are âdetermined not to be caught unpreparedâ by Rashford return
And now our colleagues at TEAMtalk have revealed that Man Utd are âquietly putting contingency plans in place to reintegrateâ Rashford.
READ: Romano explains Tchouameni to Man Utd reality after Real Madrid âneed exitsâ
TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey added: âWe understand director of football Jason Wilcox has instructed staff behind the scenes to ensure the club are fully prepared should Rashford remain at Old Trafford beyond the transfer window.
âSources have confirmed Wilcox has asked for fresh work to be carried out regarding Rashfordâs integration into the squad, while discussions have also taken place with head coach Michael Carrick over how the forward could be brought back into the first-team environment if required.
âAs a result, a significant shift has led to a growing possibility of that scenario unfolding and the prospect of Rashford playing â and starring â in the United side again next season is looking an increasingly likely prospect, following a positive response from the playerâŠâ
Man Utd have made a definitive decision that they would welcome Rashford back but are âdetermined not to be caught unpreparedâ if that situation arises.
