Barcelona finally set to open talks with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford transfer after Nico Williams snub as Red Devils outcast tells boyhood club he wants to leave

Rashford has been a rumoured target all summer and wants to leave Manchester United, GOAL understands, with La Liga's champions ready to make their move. Barca are finally set to begin negotiations with United, according toFoot Mercato.

Rashford can benefit from Nico Williams' rejection of Barca, the Spain forward deciding he could not risk being left unregistered by Hansi Flick's outfit. The club are now turning to other options, with Liverpool's Luis Diaz also said to be under consideration too.

The report states that Rashford is "determined" to make the move. He spoke recently of his desire to play with Lamine Yamal, saying, "everyone wants to play with the best".

For now, Rashford has made it clear he intends to play a "full part" in Manchester United pre-season, which begins on Monday.