Overview

• Rashford assisted Jules Koundé from a corner in Barcelona’s 2-1 comeback over Real Sociedad, a win that moved the champions to the top of LaLiga.
• He now has two goals and four assists in eight appearances for Barça, continuing a recent run of consecutive matches with a goal involvement.
• Hansi Flick praised Barcelona’s set-piece work after Rashford’s delivery produced the equaliser against La Real.
• Sky-linked reports say Barcelona hold an option to buy around £30m, and separate reports claim they may try to negotiate closer to £26m.
• Football finance analyst Stefan Borson told Football Insider the situation could leave United “boxed in,” especially if Barcelona are the only willing buyer next summer.