Rashford closes in on return with Man United's Milan friendly in sight

Marcus Rashford is expected to link back up with Manchester United in the coming days and join the squad at their training camp in Maynooth, Ireland. According to journalist Simon Stone, the 28-year-old England forward could make his return to action on August 15. Manchester United's preparations under Rúben Amorim include a friendly against Milan that day. Rashford is a product of Manchester United's academy. He has 426 appearances for the Red Devils, with 138 goals and 79 assists to his name. During the 2025/26 season, the English winger played 49 matches for the Catalan club in all competitions, scoring 14 goals and adding 14 assists. He has already said an official goodbye to Barcelona, publishing a message to the club and its fans.