Rashford swipe at Man Utd as Barca inside calls him 'hungry and humble'

Marcus Rashford has taken a swipe at Manchester United’s lack of stability, claiming the club’s “inconsistent environment” made it impossible for him to produce his best form — comments that have intensified talk of a permanent transfer to Barcelona.

The 26-year-old forward, who joined the Catalan giants on loan in the summer, has rediscovered his spark in La Liga, scoring three goals and registering five assists in ten appearances.

Now thriving, Rashford has spoken candidly about how the chaos at Old Trafford affected his game.

“I feel like I’ve been in an inconsistent environment for a very, very long time,” Rashford told Diario AS. “When people talk about consistency, it’s about consistent variables — and we’ve just had so many changes so far in my career.”

The England international’s remarks echo long-standing criticism of Manchester United’s lack of direction following years of managerial upheaval and shifting strategies since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

Rashford suggested that constant transitions between coaches and tactical systems left players struggling to maintain performance levels.

His words have reportedly resonated in Barcelona, where senior figures are said to be “ecstatic” with his early impact and professionalism.

A club insider told AS: “Rashford’s mindset has been unbelievable since day one. He’s hungry, humble, and determined to prove himself.”

England teammate Anthony Gordon also defended Rashford amid media scrutiny, saying: “People have written him off, but the perception outside is crazy. He’s one of the best players I’ve ever trained with.”

Barcelona are understood to be open to negotiating a permanent deal next summer if Rashford’s form continues. United, however, are expected to resist any approach until the end of the season as they reassess their attacking options under Ruben Amorim.

Rashford’s comments, meanwhile, are likely to spark renewed debate among United supporters about the club’s leadership and long-term direction — particularly as yet another former academy star appears to be thriving away from Old Trafford.