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Marcus Rashford to Barcelona?! Hansi Flick 'requests' transfer swoop for Man Utd winger after failed Nico Williams pursuit

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Ever since he took charge of Barcelona, Flick made it clear that he wants a left winger in his squad, who can score and dribble. Accordingly, the Catalan giants targetted Williams from Athletic Club earlier this summer and stepped up their pursuit after the winger starred in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph. However, it now looks like <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-nico-williams-going-nowhere-athletic-club-hint-spain-euro-2024-hero-staying-barcelona-transfer-interest/blt6f7b8fefb6ca66f2" target="_blank">Athletic Club are not eager to let their star winger leave</a> this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

With Williams unlikely to arrive at the club, the Blaugrana have identified alternatives, including <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-turn-to-bayern-munich-winger-frustrated-in-nico-williams-transfer-pursuit/bltffc0babeeb61228d" target="_blank">out-of-favour Bayern Munich and France attacker Kingsley Coman</a>. One more surprising name that has popped up in their shortlist is Manchester United's Rashford. Per journalist <a href="https://x.com/albertfc11/status/1825846133026848987" target="_blank">Albert Fernandez</a>, Flick has reportedly requested the club to sign the English winger.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The 26-year-old's form has come under the scanner in recent times after a terrible outing in the 2023-24 campaign where he managed to score just eight goals and provide six assists across all competitions. His poor form led to his ouster from the England squad that travelled to Germany for Euro 2024. In the current season, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-season-preview-2024-25/bltcd049758d0516cc1" target="_blank">the attacker has featured in both the matches</a> the Red Devils have played thus far and his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-lost-man-utd-fans-trust-benched-start-premier-league-season/blt7c6e27aea44931f9" target="_blank">performances in those games have been far from convincing</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Catalan club are yet to submit a formal offer for the Three Lions star and it remains to be seen if they will consider a move for the player before the summer window closes. Rashford will be next seen in action for Erik ten Hag's side on Saturday as they take on Brighton in the Premier League.

WHAT NEXT FOR MARCUS RASHFORD?

Marcus Rashford to Barcelona?! Hansi Flick 'requests' transfer swoop for Man Utd winger after failed Nico Williams pursuit | Goal.com UK

Hansi Flick has requested Barcelona to sign Manchester United&apos;s Marcus Rashford after failing to land Nico Williams.

Marcus Rashford to Barcelona?! Hansi Flick &apos;requests&apos; transfer swoop for Man Utd winger after failed Nico Williams pursuit