Liverpool could hurt Manchester United in the summer transfer window

Marcus Rashford admitted he would like to play with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal last month.

Rashford fluttered his eyelashes at the Catalan club, but they seem to fancy another forward.

Luis Diaz has been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer and his name continues to crop up alongside Rashford's when Barcelona's transfer business is discussed.

Barcelona are in the market for a forward and Diaz and Rashford are both valued between £40million and £50m, although the similarities stop there between Diaz's situation at Liverpool and Rashford.

Manchester United are desperate to sell Rashford after his relationship with Ruben Amorim broke down, while Liverpool are hopeful of retaining Diaz amid talks over a new contract.

Diaz has admitted that he's open to a new challenge, though, and one of the most likely destinations for Rashford would be taken off the table if the Colombian international switched to Camp Nou.

Barcelona cannot afford to sign both players. Liverpool cashing in on an offer from Barcelona for Diaz would end Rashford's hopes of playing in La Liga and deny United a convenient £40m sale.

Liverpool winning the Premier League was bad enough for United supporters last season, but they could potentially block Rashford's move, which is important to unlock funds for Amorim.

However, the reports linking Rashford with a move to Barcelona are not going away and their sporting director, Deco, went on record about Rashford when he spoke to BBC Sport last month.

Deco insisted Barcelona will "not sell our best players". He said Barcelona were in the market for "two, three or four signings", without needing to enter the market "like crazy" thanks to a solid base.

And when asked if Barcelona's plans