Marcus Rashford Nears Barcelona Move After Successful Medical

Marcus Rashford, Manchester United's forward, is seemingly a step closer to becoming a Barcelona player. The England international underwent a medical in Barcelona, signalling that a move may be imminent. Rashford arrived in the city on Sunday, with an official announcement anticipated by Wednesday. The two football giants have consented to a loan deal for the 2025-26 season, with Barcelona having the choice to make the move permanent in the following summer. The Spanish club is expected to pay Rashford's full wages throughout the loan term. The 27-year-old forward has expressed his desire to play for Barcelona publicly. Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, has reportedly approved the move after a conversation with Rashford. The forward will still have two years remaining on his contract with Manchester United when the loan concludes. However, not everyone agrees with the forthcoming move. Football pundit Teddy Sheringham has voiced his disapproval, arguing that Rashford doesn't deserve such a high-profile transfer after what he perceives as a 'soul-destroying' episode.