Marcus Rashford’s expected permanent move to Barcelona does not happen after the Catalan club opts to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United instead. Both outlets report that Rashford sought a move and that Barcelona provides an explanation for why it passed on a deal for him.
According to the accounts, Barcelona had been considered as a destination for Rashford in the summer window, with supporters and observers anticipating a permanent transfer. The Mirror says Barcelona’s decision comes after the club chooses Gordon, while the Manchester Evening News reports that the club communicates the reason for not signing Rashford after pursuing Gordon.
While the reports align on the outcome—Barcelona not signing Rashford permanently and instead bringing in Gordon—the specific details of Barcelona’s explanation are not fully described in the provided excerpts. The differing emphasis centers on how each outlet frames the “snub,” but both point to the same underlying driver: Barcelona’s recruitment of Gordon determines its transfer plan and excludes Rashford’s permanent move.
