Marcus Rashford sends clear Man United message as Carrick door reopens

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4 July 2026

Marcus Rashford has made it clear that his

Manchester United

future will have to wait until after the

World Cup

, with the forward fully focused on England’s push for glory.

The quotes, provided by

Fabrizio Romano

, come at an interesting time for United.

Rashford returned to the club after Barcelona decided not to activate the buy option in his loan deal, leaving his long-term future uncertain once again.

Speaking about his situation, Rashford said:

“I was very clear…. I wanted any move done before the

. If it’s not, I wanted it to wait until after. I want to be fully present in the moment”.

He added:

“We’re fighting for something special.”

That message matters for

. According to TEAMtalk, United have held direct contact with Rashford’s camp and are open to reintegrating him into Michael Carrick’s squad for pre-season.

This is a big shift from where things stood under Ruben Amorim

, when Rashford seemed far away from the first-team picture.

Now, with Carrick in charge, United appear willing to give the 28-year-old a route back.

Manchester Evening News

reports that Rashford wanted any move sorted before the

, but once that did not happen, he chose to focus completely on England.

That is probably the right call. England are preparing for a huge knockout clash with Mexico, and Rashford knows strong

performances could also strengthen his position, whether he stays at Old Trafford or attracts fresh offers.

Man United should keep the door open for Rashford. If Carrick believes he can get him motivated and confident again, there is still a very useful player there.

United need wide options, pace and goals. Rashford can provide all three when he is sharp. But the club also need clarity.

They cannot afford another season where his future becomes a distraction.

The smartest approach is simple: let Rashford finish the

, bring him back for talks, then make a calm decision.

A sale may still happen, but a proper United comeback no longer feels impossible.

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