Manchester United is promoting Rashford for sale and will not yield to Barcelona! They cannot lock him out of the dressing room, or he could leave for free.

Even though the June 15 cut-off hasn't arrived, Barcelona has confirmed they will not trigger the €30 million (€26 million) buyout clause for Rashford, so he will return to Manchester United's squad. Barcelona remains interested in signing the player, but they demand that United give in and accept a further year-long loan with a subsequent purchase clause. The Red Devils are very displeased with this, yet they also do not want Rashford back, so they have directed transfer agents to actively market the 28-year-old English winger to multiple clubs.

The Athletic's respected journalist David Ornstein has verified that United's position on selling Rashford remains unchanged. "Manchester United's stance on Rashford has not shifted—the club is open to receiving offers, and internally it is increasingly believed that a permanent transfer is best for everyone. Although Rashford remains a capable player, United's priority is restructuring the team and building a new project."

Premier League transfer expert Graeme Bailey reports that Manchester United is having representatives actively search for potential buyers for Rashford, as they are not eager to see him return to Old Trafford. Premier League sides Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Tottenham have been made aware of a possible Rashford transfer. Paris Saint-Germain, which has long admired the player, has also been informed, along with Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.

Inquiries have also been made to Saudi Pro League clubs regarding their interest in Rashford, while David Beckham's Inter Miami is seen as another possible destination. However, the player himself is unlikely to agree to move to the Middle East or the US.

Manchester United is furious with Barcelona's stance and therefore does not wish to continue negotiations with them. Nevertheless, Rashford's own attitude may influence the situation. Despite Barcelona's rejection, he still dreams of returning to Camp Nou. Rashford's camp understands that the buyout clause is off the table, but they still believe he could play for Barcelona again—if he pressures United to accept the Spanish champions' demanding terms.

On Rashford's side, a key advantage is that under a new agreement between FIFA and the international players' union, if he stays at Manchester United, the club may be unable to ban him from the dressing room the way they did last summer. Otherwise, Rashford would have the right to demand a free transfer.

Last summer, Ruben Amorim excluded Rashford, along with Sancho, Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, from training sessions and prohibited them from entering the dressing room and training ground while other teammates practiced.

However, a new rule established by FIFA, FIFPRO, and the World Leagues Association will prevent clubs from misusing player registration or deregistration as a pressure tactic, or from isolating players in a degrading manner. If violated, the player is entitled to demand a free exit on "justifiable sporting grounds," meaning no transfer fee is required, and the club may even have to pay contract compensation.

A senior source close to the talks told The Sun: "There can be no more bomb squads. If a club abuses its power, the consequences are clear—the player can walk away for free."

With this new regulation in place, Manchester United will have to allow unwanted players like Rashford and Andre Onana to train normally with the first team. They will also continue to receive their contractually guaranteed high wages. After the team returned to the Champions League, Rashford's weekly salary went back to £325,000—the highest at the club—while Onana earns £120,000 per week. Given these factors, United may eventually be forced to accept cut-price sales for both Rashford and Onana.