Marcus Rashford is said to be close to joining La Liga giants Barcelona.
Manchester United star Amad Diallo has spoken about Marcus Rashford’s imminent move to Barcelona.
So far in the summer transfer window, Rashford, 27, has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim.
Clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus were all previously linked with Rashford, but it was reported on Saturday that the forward is set to join Barcelona.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano wrote on social media: “BREAKING: Marcus Rashford to Barcelona, here we go! Verbal agreement in principle between all parties involved with Barça planning for medical tests next days.
“Loan deal with buy option, details being finalised today then Man Utd will authorize his travel to Spain.”
On Saturday afternoon, United began their pre-season campaign with a 0-0 draw against newly-promoted Leeds United at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
After the match, Amad was asked about Rashford’s transfer to Barcelona. As reported by the Manchester Evening News, he said: “Well, the only thing I can say is good luck to him, but I’m more focused on United and my team.”
Amad was also asked about fellow winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is also expected to depart Old Trafford this summer.
The Ivorian said: “I think this is not really my problem. The only thing I’m thinking right now is how we will learn together as a team and yeah, that’s the only thing I’m trying to think about right now.”
Garnacho, 21, has been linked with the likes of Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League rivals Chelsea.
It has been suggested that selling Garnacho would be ‘hugely beneficial’ in United’s bid to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.
So far this summer, the Red Devils have signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Diego Leon, who has joined the Old Trafford club from Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno.
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