Barcelona Shifts Focus from Rashford to Diaz in Transfer Plans

Marcus Rashford finds himself in transfer uncertainty this summer as he is not wanted in Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's plans and has requested to leave the club. Despite Rashford's preference to join Barcelona and play alongside Lamine Yamal, the Catalan club has cooled on the idea, prioritizing Liverpool's Luis Díaz instead, making Rashford's chances of moving to Camp Nou slim. Manchester United have put a £40 million price tag on Rashford, with several clubs including Newcastle United showing interest, although Rashford's high salary remains a hurdle. Rashford's number 10 shirt has been reassigned to Matheus Cunha, signaling United's intent to move him on, and Rashford is among five players who have formally requested transfers this summer. Barcelona's pursuit of alternative targets like Nico Williams has faltered, leading them to consider Rashford as one of multiple options after Williams decided to stay at Athletic Bilbao. Rashford is reportedly willing to leave United to secure regular playing time and maintain his place in England's World Cup squad, but with Barcelona deprioritizing him, his next destination remains uncertain.