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Spanish media outlet Marca reports that Rashford's relationship with the La Liga champions is effectively over, with Barcelona's reported signing of fellow Englishman Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for €80 million indicating that their interest in making Rashford's move permanent has cooled.
His two clinical finishes at St James’ Park didn’t just win a game; they changed the mood around Barcelona after the sting of El Clásico.
Endrick, struggling for regular minutes under Xabi Alonso, is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa, both eyeing a loan to unlock his potential away from the Bernabéu.
“He can be one of the best in the world,” Tuchel declared, praising Rashford’s explosive pace, aerial strength, and ambidextrous finishing. “But the numbers don’t match the potential. He knows that from me.”
From slow-burn to electric influence Rashford’s opening weeks in La Liga were quietly tentative. Brought in to bolster the left flank and complement Raphinha, he initially played cameo roles and drew descriptions in Spain as “a fuego lento,” a slow-burner whose true impact was still warming up.
The England forward set up Dani Olmo's 62nd-minute effort after Ferran Torres scored twice before half-time.
Rashford was still looking for his first Barcelona goals following his July loan move from Manchester United, and he got off the mark by heading in Jules Kounde's cross just before the hour at St James' Park. The England international then doubled the Spanish champions' lead with a ferocious right-foot shot from outside the area high into the top corner midway through the second half.
The 27-year-old arrived in Catalonia on Sunday night after getting permission from United to complete the formalities of a move to Barcelona
