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Marcus Rashford texted Lamine Yamal 'for months' prior to Barcelona loan move as Man Utd outcast sought summer exit from Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford's loan move to Barcelona came after months of behind-the-scenes communication, including regular messages to Lamine Yamal. The Manchester United forward had made it clear he wanted to leave Old Trafford this summer, and the Catalan club were always his first choice. The 27-year-old even took a pay cut to secure the deal and did not ask for guarantees regarding his registration.

'As a player, you never want that' – Mason Mount reveals hurt at Ruben Amorim describing this Man Utd team as 'worst in history'

Mason Mount has admitted that Ruben Amorim’s brutal mid-season assessment of Manchester United as the 'worst in history' deeply hurt him and his teammates. The midfielder reflected on last season’s disastrous campaign, including a Europa League final defeat, and insisted the squad is determined to bounce back this season after a horror 2024/25 campaign.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals new Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford wanted to be a 'one-club man' for Man Utd before being frozen out

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.