Marcus Rashford's representatives recently met with executives from FC Barcelona in Lisbon, fueling speculation about a potential January transfer from Manchester United. Barcelona has emerged as Rashford's preferred destination should he decide to leave Old Trafford during the current transfer window. However, the Catalan club has yet to make a formal offer for the England international.

The discussions come amid financial considerations, as Barcelona would need to create sufficient salary space to accommodate Rashford. Possible departures of players like Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia could help facilitate this move. Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, acknowledged the challenges posed by financial fair play regulations and indicated that while the club is open to strengthening the squad, their priority remains renewing contracts for existing key players.

Meanwhile, Manchester United appears relatively relaxed about Rashford's situation. Reports suggest that a deal for the forward to leave in January is increasingly difficult, with Borussia Dortmund also expressing interest but facing financial hurdles. Rashford's recent lack of playing time under head coach Ruben Amorim has led to discussions about his future, with some pundits suggesting that a change of scenery could reignite his potential on the pitch. As the transfer window progresses, all eyes will be on Rashford and whether he makes a move to Barcelona or stays at Manchester United.