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Kylian Mbappe's European Golden shoe defence is being challenged by the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.

Barcelona have reportedly agreed personal terms with Marcus Rashford as Hansi Flick pushes to keep the Manchester United forward. However, the Red Devils remain firm on their €30 million (£25m/$34m) valuation despite the player’s desire to stay in Catalunya.

Marcus Rashford has received a major vote of confidence from within the Barcelona dressing room as his loan spell from Manchester United nears its conclusion. Frenkie de Jong has publicly called for the club to secure the forward on a permanent basis following a season that saw the Englishman play a pivotal role in the Blaugrana's title success.

Albanian international Marash Kumbulla has provided a fascinating insight into the challenge of defending against the world's best attackers. Currently on loan at Mallorca from Roma, the centre-back has experienced the unique difficulty of facing both Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's superstar Kylian Mbappe.