Man Utd name two EPL clubs blocked from activating Rashford’s £40m release clause

Manchester United have made it clear that both Manchester City and Liverpool cannot activate Marcus Rashford’s £40 million release clause.

Rashford is set to return to the Premier League club after Barcelona refused to trigger a €30m clause, which would have made his move to the LaLiga champions permanent.

Football transfer, Fabrizio Romano, gave an update on the 27-year-old’s future as it stands.

Romano wrote on X: “Marcus Rashford £40m release clause is not valid for Man City and Liverpool, the final decision stands with the player.

“He’s gonna assess all options, Man United too, including staying under Michael Carrick.”

Rashford is currently on international duty with England at the 2026 World Cup in North America.