Overview

• Barcelona still needs to sell homegrown midfielder Marc Casado for about €30m to meet La Liga’s 1:1 rule and complete Rashford’s loan paperwork.
• Hansi Flick has restricted Rashford’s training load after injury and the England forward has made two brief pre-season appearances so far.
• The club’s social media account promised fans they will see “prime Rashford” soon.
• Training footage showed Lamine Yamal delivering a trivela assist for Rashford to finish, highlighting early on-field chemistry.
• Under the season-long loan covering his wages, Barcelona holds a £30m option to make Rashford’s move permanent next summer.