Marcus Rashford Eyes Barcelona Move Amid Exit Talks

Marcus Rashford's departure from Manchester United is expected, with the forward prioritizing a move to Barcelona and willing to accept a pay cut to help facilitate the transfer. Although Aston Villa have a £40 million option to buy him after his loan, Rashford is targeting regular Champions League football abroad and has made Barcelona his preferred destination. Barcelona, however, are unwilling to meet the full transfer fee and are concerned about Rashford's high wages. Rashford's deteriorating relationship with United manager Ruben Amorim contributed to his initial loan move, and United are seeking replacements. Other interested clubs, such as Tottenham, have been linked, but Rashford's focus remains on Barcelona. As Rashford recovers from injury, negotiations between clubs are expected to intensify in the coming weeks.