According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are 'keen to offer Manchester United the chance to sign either Philippe Coutinho or Malcom' in their bid to prise Marcus Rashford to the Nou Camp.
The Spanish giants are planning for life without Luis Suarez as the influential striker enters his twilight years, and Rashford is among their top targets for the summer.
Mundo Deportivo report that, such is their desire to sign the England striker, they would be willing to offer Coutinho or Malcom as a bargaining chip.
It has been reported that United are 'very interested' in former Liverpool star Coutinho, while Malcom's style of play would fit in with United.
Coutinho in particular would be United's preferred offer, and it is believed that United have long-held ambitions of signing the Brazilian.
Mundo write that the United hierarchy have already contacted the player's agents to let them know that if he leaves Barcelona, they would be first in the queue.
The fact remains though, that Rashford will be extremely difficult to steal from United, with the Red Devils desperately keen to keep him at the club.
It is likely any potential move will be vetoed immediately, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - should he get the job as expected - will want to keep his biggest players going into next season.
Barcelona are also keeping tabs on Antoine Griezmann and Luka Jovic in their search for a long-term striker.
Apostle1
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one thing i have realised about the media is, when they see a player struggling for a form or game time, they automatically presume that such player is not happy at the club n the club also wants to get rid of him. so they will start to spread rumours about it. they did it Dembele, Malcom n now Coutinho. but i can tell it for a fact, Tinho is not going anywhere
as_win10
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Rashford is going nowhere He will play in No10 shirt of Manchester United for many seasons. I want him to complete his career as a single club legend. He is a future Legend. ❣❣❣ Rashy
Spartacus_Aye419
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Coutinho goes from being a Superstar to being used as a Trade By Barter
zogemsitlhou
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I think neither of them will move anywhere. Barca wont let coutinho leave. They may lose rakitic since de jong will arrive but they will need coutinho. Rashford is indispensable to man utd. Its just a fake news and its not even june.
Redevil07
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Barca need Rashford more than Manchester United needs Coutinho, so it's clearer who is a bargaining chip.
Mumdnsty
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he will not leave, barca is daydreaming !! Players like rashford will not leave a club untill they achieve something at their first club and utd is a club where he can achieve major trophies ...... otherwise you will become coutinho !! Rashford should first win trophies and then leave to a club which suits his style like Madrid ...... its not easy to adapt barca's style if you are not born with it
DaMhztourage
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We don't need your Courtinho , and Rashford hasn't got a price , he's heartbeat of Manchester Utd .
Mosanya
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For me I don't see rashford joining Barca he doesn't fit our style, he is a young and talented player, but man UTD can sell him besides Barca needs to focus on buying jovic and de ligt this Summer, Rashford is not in the agenda, and Coutinho is a great player also he is incredible but he is having a hard time, I cannot say he is out of form because he is trying is best, Barca needs to patient and give him chance to display his talent am sure he will be back on top, I don't want him to leave yet, he still has a lot to offer, let's believe in himself, good luck Coutinho...