MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal that will see Marcus Rashford join Barcelona with the move in its “final stages”. Rashford, 27, has fallen out of favour at United under Ruben

Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United on loan after the club agreed a deal with Barcelona for the England forward

Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United exit appears increasingly likely, with Juventus now reportedly joining the pursuit of the out-of-favour forward. While Barcelona remain his preferred destination, the Serie A giants have made initial contact as they look to rival other suitors and assess a deal for the 27-year-old amid uncertainty over his Old Trafford future.

Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho make up what’s known as a ‘bomb squad’ in football parlance — players deemed not to have a future at the club concerned. Marcus Rashford was a member too, but on Sunday, The Athletic reported he was on the way to Barcelona after a loan deal had been agreed.

With Marcus Rashford closing in on a move to Barcelona, Rio Ferdinand has questioned the motive behind the Manchester United star wanting to leave his boyhood club