Overview

• Marcus Rashford has publicly expressed his wish to join Barcelona to play alongside 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal and secure Champions League football.
• Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed the club’s interest in Rashford alongside other wide-man targets such as Luis Diaz and Nico Williams.
• Manchester United have valued Rashford at £40 million and intend to sell him as part of Ruben Amorim’s summer squad overhaul.
• Rashford scored four goals in 17 appearances during his loan spell at Aston Villa, earning a recall to the England squad but no permanent offers have yet been tabled.
• Ongoing talks over Athletic Club winger Nico Williams could affect Barcelona’s budget and influence their approach to signing Rashford this summer.