Joan Laporta has explained why Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams, admitting Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford were always ahead on his wishlist.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed Marcus Rashford wanted to be a "one-club man" for Manchester United before being frozen out by Ruben Amorim. The England international, who spent nearly two decades rising through the ranks at Old Trafford, found himself on the fringes after the Portuguese manager took over and has now embarked on a new journey to reignite his England dreams.

Marcus Rashford has officially swapped Manchester for Barcelona and while the deal represents a significant opportunity for the player to rediscover his best form, club legend Rivaldo has poured cold water on any suggestions that the English forward will walk into the starting XI, particularly at the expense of Raphinha. Rashford has moved on a one-year loan deal and the Spanish giants retain the option to make the deal permanent next summer for a fee of £30 million.

Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek stood up for Marcus Rashford and fired back at the critics of the new Barcelona player.

Watch as Marcus Rashford discusses his exit from Manchester United and why he had hoped to join the Liga giants as early as January