Rashford closing in on Barcelona move: reports

LONDON: Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford is closing in on a move to Barcelona, reports said on Saturday.

The 27-year-old has not played for his boyhood club since December 12, and joined Aston Villa on loan in early February.

The Spanish champions have reportedly been his preferred destination since he was dropped by United manager Ruben Amorim.

BREAKING: Marcus Rashford to Barcelona, here we go

Verbal agreement in principle between all parties involved with Barça planning for medical tests next days.

Loan deal with buy option, details being finalised today then Man Utd will authorize his travel to Spain. pic.twitter.com/Hp4sZNBCRv

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2025

Britain’s Press Association said talks were progressing on a deal to take Rashford to Barcelona, with a season-long loan including an option to buy being worked on.

Rashford is among five players to have informed United they wish to explore a future away from Old Trafford, where he came through the academy and scored 138 goals in 426 first-team appearances.

The England international admitted he was “ready for a new challenge” in December and last month revealed he would like to play alongside Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal.

Rashford has trained away from Amorim’s first-team squad since pre-season began.

Barcelona sporting director Deco said in May that he liked Rashford and head coach Hansi Flick described the forward as a “fantastic player.”

Rashford does not have a squad number at United having lost the 10 shirt to Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, who arrived at Old Trafford during the current transfer window along with left-back Diego Leon.

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo is expected to join them after United