The England forward, who made the switch from United last summer, has enjoyed an impressive campaign, registering 10 goals and 13 assists across 38 appearances.
As part of the original deal, Barcelona have the option to make the move permanent this summer for €30 million (£26.3m). However, instead of activating that clause immediately, the club are said to prefer negotiating another loan that would keep Rashford at the Camp Nou until 2027.
The report also suggests that Barcelona could attach a mandatory £26m purchase clause to any extended deal, meaning they would be required to complete the transfer next year.
Speaking recently, the club’s sporting director, Deco, addressed questions about whether Rashford’s move would be made permanent at the end of the season. He explained that the club already has a clear stance on the player and understands what needs to be done to keep him. However, he noted that several factors — including financial fair play regulations, team priorities, performance levels, and the manager’s decision — are all being considered, adding that the timing is not yet right to finalize anything.
Meanwhile, reports from Spain last week indicated that Barcelona are also weighing up other options, with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto emerging as a possible alternative to Rashford.
