If the Spanish top flight were to start today, Hansi Flick would be unable to call upon Rashford’s services. As things stand, the Manchester United loanee is not registered as a Barcelona player, much like fellow summer recruit Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny, who signed a new contract.

Manchester United have stepped forward with firm interest in the Catalans midfield star Fermin Lopez, offering a figure that is expected to cross the €70m [$81m] mark, as reported by Diario Sport.

Marcus Rashford has responded to questions about his chance of making a permanent move to Barcelona after suffering 'humiliation' early on in his loan stint with the Catalans