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 exploring a bold move to bring Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to Old Trafford — and they’re willing to part ways with Marcus Rashford to make it happen.

Manchester United held talks over a potential swap deal as part of their plans to offload Marcus Rashford after his bitter fallout with manager Ruben Amorim

Manchester United have told five senior players, including Marcus Rashford, to find new clubs as they prepare for a busy transfer window ahead of pre-season.

Man United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window and the money they make from sales will dictate how many players they are able to bring in.

Manchester United have taken the No.10 shirt off Marcus Rashford and given it to new signing Matheus Cunha, sources have told ESPN.

United were understood to have informed Rashford of the decision ahead of the announcement. Cunha arrives with pedigree, scoring 31 goals in 76 games for Wolves and signing a five-year contract with an option for a further year. The symbolic nature of the shirt change makes clear where Rashford now stands in the club’s pecking order.

By Lori Ewing (Reuters) -Five players including England forward Marcus Rashford and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho have informed Manchester United that they wish to explore a future away from the Premier League side,