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 welcome their squad back to Carrington on July 7 - but Marcus Rashford won't be joining them.

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.

Amorim and Rashford have not spoken about his potential return to Old Trafford after he was frozen out and sent on loan to Aston Villa last season

Manchester United have delayed the required return date for Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho until later in July to allow all five players time to explore potential solutions;

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,