With Nico Williams signing a new contract at Athletic Club and Liverpool rejecting interest in Diaz, Barcelona have shifted full focus to Rashford. What did Barcelona star Lamine Yamal say to his former teammate before his departure?

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

Manchester United are about to embark on their first pre-season under Ruben Amorim, but five high-profile players won’t be joining up with the squad. Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia have no place in Amorim’s plans and have reportedly been transfer-listed.