Marcus Rashford is keen on Barcelona after being granted permission to report to Manchester United pre-season late but the La Liga giants have made it clear he was not their first choice

Barcelona have reportedly ruled out Marcus Rashford as an option despite missing out on Nico Williams. Athletic Club convincing Williams to sign a new ten-year contract has forced the Catalan club to consider alternatives. Rashford is one name floated as a forward they could now sign instead.

With Man United exploring ways to reshape their squad and raise funds, Rashford has emerged as a potential departure. Barcelona view him as a versatile option who could fit into Hansi Flick’s front line,

Barcelona are reportedly plotting to make another move for Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz following Nico Williams 's astonishing contract extension with Athletic Bilbao.

The transfer of Nico Williams from Athletic to Barcelona did not go through because the player demanded a clause in the contract allowing him to leave if registration was not possible, which the Catalan club refused,