Michael Carrick faces a considerable challenge in maintaining Manchester United's momentum when the club resumes competitive action. Following the international break, the Red Devils have a further week off while the FA Cup quarter-finals take centre stage.

The squad is shortly due to head off for an intensive training camp in Ireland to maintain match sharpness. The players will travel to Dublin on April 6 for a four-night stay ahead of the final seven fixtures of the season. Nevertheless, there are already several pressing matters to contend with. Fortunately for Carrick, two developing situations remain beyond his control as he looks to concentrate his efforts on on-field concerns.

One such matter he will have little influence over is Marcus Rashford's transfer destiny. Here, Express Sport examines that and more in the latest United headlines.

Barcelona's Rashford clause expires

For several months, many have been puzzling over what has been preventing Barcelona from securing Rashford's signature on a permanent contract. The £26million fee included in his loan agreement at the Camp Nou was widely regarded as a bargain, yet that option is reportedly no longer available.

Cadena SER claim that the terms of that...