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Marcus Rashford is back on the Spanish market. His future remains open, and Real Madrid appears as a possible unexpected player. The English forward, on loan this season at Barcelona from Manchester United, does not have his continuity guaranteed. The agreed purchase option is around 30 million.
Marcus Rashford, José Mourinho's desire for Real Madrid
As reported by 'The Independent', José Mourinho has pointed out Marcus Rashford as one of his first requests if he finally takes the reins of Real Madrid. The Portuguese knows him well. They both coincided at Manchester United, where the attacker began to establish himself as one of the great promises of English football. That relationship still carries weight.
Mourinho values his speed, his strike, and his ability to play in different positions in the offensive line. He does not see him just as a winger. For Real Madrid, the move would have both a sporting and strategic implication. Adding a player followed by Barcelona would raise market tension.
The white club is looking for profiles capable of making an immediate impact. Marcus Rashford would fit due to his experience, competitive age, and room to regain his best form.
Manchester United waits while Barcelona hesitates
United is watching the situation with interest. The English club needs to resolve the future of a player who no longer seems to have a clear place at Old Trafford. The loan to Barcelona opened an organized exit route, but the final decision has not come yet. At Camp Nou, they are still considering whether it is convenient to pay.
The 30 million purchase option is not an exorbitant figure for the current market. The issue lies in Barcelona's economic fit. That doubt has opened a window for Real Madrid. Mourinho wants to take advantage of the rival's indecision and make a move before the scenario changes.
Marcus Rashford also needs to assess his role. In Barcelona, he has found minutes but not complete certainty about his place in the project.

An operation with a direct message to Barcelona
The potential white interest would have an evident emotional component. José Mourinho understands the weight of such a blow in the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. It would not just be about signing an attacker. It would be about snatching an operation from Barcelona that seemed on track if the Catalan club activated the purchase.
Brahim Díaz, Vinicius, Mbappé, or Rodrygo already offer many offensive alternatives to Real Madrid. Therefore, the arrival of Marcus Rashford would require adjustments. Mourinho, however, has always valued squads with real competition. The Englishman could play on the left, as a second striker, or even as a mobile reference point.
Manchester United, on the other hand, would prefer a definitive sale. A new loan does not seem to be the ideal scenario for a club seeking income. The key will be in the speed of the movements. If Barcelona continues to hesitate, Real Madrid may find an unexpected opportunity.
The name of Marcus Rashford is already stirring the market before summer officially begins. And with José Mourinho involved, nothing seems impossible. Real Madrid is considering a move that would combine sporting ambition, institutional message, and competitive revenge. Marcus Rashford could become Mourinho's first great desire, just as the market begins to heat up.
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