Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon as Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Barcelona opted to sign Anthony Gordon for £69 million rather than exercise a £26 million purchase option on Marcus Rashford. Sporting director Deco stated the club preferred the intense, high-energy profile Gordon offers over the contribution provided by Rashford during his loan season. Despite scoring 14 goals and 14 assists for Barcelona, Rashford returned to Manchester United late this summer. He has since appeared in three matches for the club under manager Michael Carrick. The forward remains in the first-team squad for upcoming fixtures against Sabah FK and Manchester City. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick prioritized a specific tactical requirement for the winger position to maintain team intensity.
- •Barcelona paid £69 million to acquire Anthony Gordon.
- •Marcus Rashford recorded 14 goals and 14 assists while on loan at Barcelona.
- •Deco cited a need for increased intensity as the reason for signing Gordon over Rashford.
- •Rashford has featured in three matches for Manchester United since his return.
- •Michael Carrick confirmed Rashford remains an important part of the Manchester United squad.
- 6:14 AMBBC Sport — Signed instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at Barca
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Rashford: Deco explains why Barcelona snubbed United ace for Anthony Gordon
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Explain Decision Between Two England Internationals
"2Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was expected to join Barcelona permanently this summer, but the move never materialised. The Englishman was surplus to requirements under former head coach R...
"Barcelona Chose Anthony Gordon Over Marcus Rashford for One Simple ReasonMarcus Rashford looked set for a permanent move to Barcelona. The outline was there, the numbers were manageable and his loan s...
"Anthony Gordon's £70m move to Barcelona was questioned by some - but the England winger is already proving his worth for the free-scoring Spanish giants.
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External links- BBC SportSep 12, 2026, 6:14 AMSigned instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at Barca
Anthony Gordon's £70m move to Barcelona was questioned by some - but the England winger is already proving his worth for the free-scoring Spanish giants.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:35 AMMarcus Rashford: Deco explains why Barcelona snubbed United ace for Anthony Gordon
2Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was expected to join Barcelona permanently this summer, but the move never materialised. The Englishman was surplus to requirements under former head coach R...
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:50 PMBarcelona Explain Decision Between Two England Internationals
Barcelona Chose Anthony Gordon Over Marcus Rashford for One Simple ReasonMarcus Rashford looked set for a permanent move to Barcelona. The outline was there, the numbers were manageable and his loan s...
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