Barcelona ready to grant Marcus Rashford dream transfer from Man Utd as strict conditions are set out
BARCELONA are interested in a loan move for out of favour Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
The England ace opened the door for a switch to the Nou Camp at the weekend by saying he would love to play with teen sensation Lamine Yamal.
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And the Spanish giants are interested in making it happen - although they are unlikely to offer a permanent switch.
They are looking to sign Nico Williams from rivals Athletic Bilbao and that will use up a huge chunk of their summer budget if they meet his £53 million release zone.
But coach Hansi Flick is also an admirer of Rashford and Barca will explore if a loan move with a view to a permanent deal is possible.
His versatility to play on the wings or down the middle as back up to Robert Lewandowski makes him an interesting option.
United would prefer to sell him now but are also keen to get his £370,000 per week wages off the books.
The 27-year-old, plus Jadon Sancho and Antony, are viewed as the priority sales as United look to balance the books this summer.
SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Newcastle are keen on Rashford.
The Magpies are battling to keep star attacker Alexander Isak amid interest from Arsenal and especially Liverpool.
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But Toon chief Eddie Howe is determined to keep the Swede - and wants Rashford as an extra option for Newcastle 's Champions League venture.
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce have bid £15million for Sancho.
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It follows Chelsea having to pay a £5million penalty for declining to turn the 23-cap Englishman's loan into a permanent move.
The future of fellow 25-year-old wideman Antony is equally unclear.
The Brazilian shone on loan at Real Betis in the second half of last season.
There's been talk of interest from another LaLiga club - but nothing firm so far.
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