Rio Ferdinand declares Marcus Rashford deal 'absolute robbery' with Man Utd farewell messageMarcus Rashford joining Barcelona from Manchester United would be an 'absolute robbery', according to Rio Ferdinand, if they only pay a £26million transfer feeView 2 Images Marcus Rashford is having a productive loan at Barcelona (Image: Aitor Alcalde Colomer, Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has all but written off any chance of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United this summer. Speaking on his YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents, he said: "Oh, what a goal, what a good goal, man." When pressed on whether he would welcome Rashford back to United, Ferdinand replied: "Absolutely if Marcus Rashford is playing like that. We're not sitting here going, 'Oh my God, did you see Marcus Rashford, what he did the other day? But I think that ship has sailed and I think Marcus Rashford is looking forwards.

Source: Daily Mirror April 07, 2026 14:02 UTC