Marcus Rashford is on the verge of a season-long loan move to Barcelona after Man United gave permission for him to open talks, sources told ESPN.

The idea has been agreed to by United and although it is not yet a done deal, talks between all parties are now at the final stages.

Rashford has trained away from Ruben Amorim’s first-team since pre-season began and appears to be edging closer to a dream switch to Barcelona. Talks are understood to be progressing on a deal to take the United outcast to the LaLiga outfit, with a season-long loan including an option to buy being worked on.

Marcus Rashford looks set to join Barcelona on loan, having fallen out of favour at Manchester United after Ruben Amorim took charge of the club in November last year

According to journalist David Ornstein from The Athletic, Manchester United striker and England international Marcus Rashford may continue his career at Barcelona, as negotiations between the two parties have significantly progressed.

Barcelona and Manchester United in broad agreement over initial loan move for England forward Marcus Rashford, who has previously indicated his desire to play for the LaLiga side; Rashfords Man Utd ca

Barcelona has begun negotiations for a potential deal to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.Rashford has long seen Barcelona as his preferred destination, especially after he hinted in December that he was ready for a new challenge,

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Marcus Rashford does not deserve the 'step up' to Barcelona as he looks to depart Old Trafford.