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Barcelona prepare for talks with Manchester United after Rashford comments

Marcus Rashford reacts prior to the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford reacts prior to the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston VillaOli SCARFF / AFP
Barcelona are lining up a move for Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford.

After Rashford's public declaration this week of a hope of playing for Barça - and particularly alongside Lamine Yamal - the Blaugrana are now making their move.

The Sun says Barcelona want to set up a loan-to-buy arrangement with United for next season.

The England international is eager to see the deal go through, although United would prefer an outright sale for around £40 million.

Any move to the Nou Camp would involve Rashford needing to accept a hefty cut on his £370,000-a-week wages.

Talks are expected to commence this week between the two clubs.