Barcelona’s Deco holds meeting with agent of Marcus Rashford

Barcelona are taking steps towards the signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old is not wanted by club, and Barcelona are seeking additions in the attacking third of the pitch.

According to Sport, Barcelona’s Director of Football Deco has held a meeting with the Manchester United forward’s agent, which took place on Wednesday morning to discuss a potential move. The Blaugrana believe that a move for top priority Luis Diaz will be ‘very difficult’ to pull off, and have decided to make advances with their alternatives.

Rashford was already an option for Barcelona in the January transfer window, but the Catalan side did not have space in their salary limit. The England international, who is seemingly prioritising a move to Barcelona, held out until the final days of the transfer market before securing a loan to Aston Villa.

Manchester United have set €48m asking price

One thing that could get in the way is his asking price. United have set a €48m asking price for Rashford, and are prioritising a sale over a loan move.