Amorim has appeared to offer Rashford a Man Utd lifeline, though TEAMtalk can reveal the truths behind his comments and with talks finally having held over a move to Barcelona

Marcus Rashford continues to be in exile at Manchester United and Wayne Rooney believes that he needs to seek greener pastures following his manager's frank comments

AC Milan were considered frontrunners before dropping out of the race to sign Manchester City defender Kyle Walker instead. AS Monaco and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked. But it is now Barcelona at the forefront of the chase, and the Blaugrana are attempting to orchestrate a blockbuster swoop.