Marcus Rashford could give Manchester United a parting gift by securing a move to Barcelona FC ahead of next season. The forward appears to have no future at Old Trafford despite being tied down to the Red Devils until 2028. He is widely expected to leave this summer and is thought to be attracting no shortage of interest.

That is why it is dubbed an “exercise in patience” for Barcelona. As Fabrizio Romano has reported, Rashford is among a four-strong shortlist created by the club. Díaz is a public target, while there has also been talk about AC Milan’s Rafael Leão and Atlético Madrid’s Julián Alvarez.

Marcus Rashford is desperate to leave Manchester United this summer, with La Liga champions Barcelona being the preferred destination of the England international

Marcus Rashford has reacted to a message from former Manchester United teammate Jesse Lingard as he prepares to leave Old Trafford. Rashford fell out of favour at Man United under Ruben Amorim and consequently joined Aston Villa during the winter transfer window.

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This piece was originally published on January 4, 2025. It has been updated to reflect the past month and the news that Marcus Rashford is close to joining Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of ...

Barcelona's Raphinha has said Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford will have to work even harder than him to win a place in the side if either of them join the club

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