The justification for this shift in stance—less than six weeks ago, Deco explicitly named Rashford as a player Barcelona “liked”—is the preference for Liverpool forward Luis Díaz. The Colombia international is deemed to be more versatile, more experienced and more willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the team than Rashford.

Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford is 'getting closer' to completing a move to La Liga giants Barcelona this summer, according to reports.

Latest Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford faces a difficult exit route with Barcelona targeting Liverpool FC forward Luis Diaz.