Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United for pre-season after the World Cup, following constructive discussions between the club and the player's representatives.
What happened?
The 28-year-old England international had been expected to depart Old Trafford for good in the transfer window, but now there is a sense that he could stay at United past the close of the transfer window.
Why it matters for Marcus Rashford
Rashford spent last season on loan with Barcelona, but the La Liga outfit opted against exercising the clause to sign him permanently for £26million.
What comes next?
He will link up with the first-team squad when he arrives for training and will be in contention for selection during pre-season under Michael Carrick.
Manchester United are keen to bolster their left flank this summer and have cast their eye over Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and West Ham's Crysencio Summerville as possible targets.
But should Rashford remain at Old Trafford, United could redirect funds set aside for a wide left signing towards further midfield reinforcement, with Manuel Ugarte now set to miss most of next season through a serious knee injury.
Rashford had been keen to prolong his time in Catalonia, but United are reluctant to enter fresh negotiations with the La Liga outfit.
Premier League clubs are expected to circle for Rashford this summer, though he would sooner run down the final two years of his contract than commit to a permanent switch to another top-flight side at this point.
That has left the door ajar for a return to United, and it had already been settled that Rashford would feature in the first-team setup this summer, having been ostracised into the 'bomb squad' by Ruben Amorim 12 months ago.
United are currently unwilling to sanction a third loan spell after Rashford's stints at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
The outcome is far from certain, and a late window offer could yet alter the picture, but for now, Rashford is set to battle it out with Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu on the left and would also provide cover for Benjamin Sesko through the middle.
On the transfer front, United press on with their pursuit of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, having already wrapped up the signing of Ederson from Atalanta.
Rashford's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: he will be back at Carrington for pre-season, ready to fight for his place in the team.
The World Cup may be ongoing, but Manchester United's preparations for the new Premier League season are already underway, and Rashford is set to play a key part in those plans.
With the transfer window still open, there is plenty of time for things to change, but for now, Rashford is focused on the task at hand: proving himself at Manchester United.
And with his contract set to run for another two years, Rashford has plenty of time to make his mark at Old Trafford.
But for now, the focus is on pre-season, and Rashford's chances of securing a starting spot in Michael Carrick's team.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining Rashford's future, but one thing is certain: he will give it his all to succeed at Manchester United.