Manchester United Target Bradley Barcola as Rashford Replacement

Doing the planning for the upcoming summer transfer window, Manchester United are preparing for a future without Marcus Rashford. The England forward left the club in January 2025 after a disagreement with manager Ruben Amorim and joined Aston Villa on loan. The move also helped the club reduce Rashford’s high wages. Villa did not complete a permanent deal, and the 28-year-old attacker later joined FC Barcelona on loan with a €30m transfer option, equal to about £25.8m. After a strong season at Camp Nou, the Spanish club is now expected to trigger that clause.

With Rashford likely to leave permanently, United are searching for a new left winger. The team briefly moved away from traditional wide players under Amorim’s tactical system, but the situation changed after his dismissal in January. Interim manager Michael Carrick has returned to a back four formation, increasing the need for natural wingers in the squad. Players such as Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo have filled the role in recent matches, but the club wants a specialist option for the long term. One player on United’s shortlist is Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain.