The justification for this shift in stance—less than six weeks ago, Deco explicitly named Rashford as a player Barcelona “liked”—is the preference for Liverpool forward Luis Díaz. The Colombia international is deemed to be more versatile, more experienced and more willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the team than Rashford.

Latest Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford faces a difficult exit route with Barcelona targeting Liverpool FC forward Luis Diaz.

Marcus Rashford is edging closer to a move away from Man United as Barcelona plan to step up their interest, according to their former chief scout.