Carrick leaves door open for Rashfords possible comeback to Manchester United following Barcelona stint

England attacker Rashford last featured for United in December 2024 and spent the previous campaign on loan at Aston Villa prior to his current move to Barca.

The 28 year old has had a respectable term with the LaLiga frontrunners yet reports indicate Barcelona remain hesitant over triggering an alleged £26.1 million option to secure the transfer on a long term basis.

This situation might leave Rashfords prospects up in the air as he anticipates a summer representing England at the World Cup across North America.

Rashford continues to have two years remaining on a high value deal which includes a supposed 25 per cent increase next term should United secure Champions League qualification.

When questioned on the possibility of Rashford rejoining Old Trafford Manchester Uniteds interim manager Carrick stated to journalists on Friday: I simply believe there are choices to be finalised in due course regarding various matters and clearly Marcus falls into that category.

However right now no conclusions have been reached and they will be as required eventually but for the present there is nothing concrete to report.

Sitting in third position United have the chance to edge nearer to confirming a spot in next years Champions League by defeating sixth placed Chelsea on Saturday.

Uniteds young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo might make his way back from injury at Stamford Bridge after establishing himself as a vital asset in Carricks setup.

Similar to Rashford the 20 year old Mainoo faced uncertainty about his role during the tenure of previous United head coach Ruben Amorim.

Manchester Uniteds centre back Harry Maguire represents yet another example of resurgence under Carrick which could inspire Rashford regarding a potential homecoming to his formative club.

From my viewpoint regardless of who is part of the team I aim to collaborate develop and support their growth Carrick remarked.

Currently it is about this group of players and there are those out on loan as well with outcomes for those to unfold in the future.