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Barcelona finally set to open talks with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford transfer after Nico Williams snub as Red Devils outcast tells boyhood club he wants to leave

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-marcus-rashford-man-utd-outcast-spain/blt599fb1729595c0e0" target="_blank">Rashford has been a rumoured target all summer</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/exodus-at-old-trafford-five-manchester-united-players-red-devils-they-want-to-leave-this-summer-ruben-amorim/blt685550af192a7a55" target="_blank">wants to leave Manchester United, <strong>GOAL </strong>understands</a>, with La Liga's champions ready to make their move. Barca are finally set to begin negotiations with United, according to<em> </em><a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a2018877284767833635-le-barca-et-manchester-united-vont-discuter-pour-marcus-rashford" target="_blank"><em>Foot Mercato</em></a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Rashford can benefit from Nico Williams' rejection of Barca, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nico-williams-barcelona-off-athletic-club-stalled-complete-surprise-transfer-negotiations/blt85839583e210e870" target="_blank">the Spain forward deciding he could not risk being left unregistered by Hansi Flick's outfit</a>. The club are now turning to other options, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/luis-diaz-marcus-rashford-barcelona-transfer-alternatives-nico-williams-rejection/blt1117a686a80f00c2" target="_blank">with Liverpool's Luis Diaz also said to be under consideration too</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The report states that Rashford is "determined" to make the move. <a href="#" target="_self">He spoke recently of his desire to play with Lamine Yamal, saying, "everyone wants to play with the best".</a></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>For now, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/marcus-rashford-man-utd-return-outcast-forward-take-full-part-pre-season-not-speaking-ruben-amorim/bltc735d30545340b4c#cs8af6ea2a9b9fcb82" target="_blank">Rashford has made it clear he intends to play a "full part" in Manchester United pre-season</a>, which begins on Monday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

Barcelona finally set to open talks with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford transfer after Nico Williams snub as Red Devils outcast tells boyhood club he wants to leave | Goal.com

Barcelona are set to open talks with Manchester United over the signing of Marcus Rashford.

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