With manager Erik ten Hag coming under further scrutiny, the future of several players is up for debate, with Rashford one of the more high-profile underperformers.
Erik ten Hag's job is under threat (Image credit: Getty Images)
According to CaughtOffside, a deal could be brokered to send the England international to Barcelona, in return for former Leeds United man, Raphinha.
Plenty has changed since then: not least a new contract signed by Rashford over the summer to keep him at Old Trafford until 2028. With David De Gea now gone, it's believed that the 26-year-old is United's highest earner.
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This would be a sticking point for Barcelona, given their financial issues. And while Raphinha would represent an upgrade on the out-of-form Antony on the right wing, manager Ten Hag would likely prefer to broker a move for long-term target Frenkie De Jong, after coveting his countryman since arriving in England.
Barcelona would likely want Rashford – but could they afford him? (Image credit: Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images)
Spanish outlet SPORThave previously confirmed Blaugrana boss Xavi to be a fan of the forward.
Rashford is valued at around £75 million by Transfermarkt.
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