Man Utd 'given green light' to complete outrageous swap deal by rival manager

Manchester United have been 'given the green light' to an outrageous swap deal that includes Marcus Rashford, according to stunning reports.

Rashford's future at Man United is up in the air after revealing he is 'ready for a new challenge'.

He's been left out of the last three match-day squads, with the star forward 'unhappy' with the club.

A move away from Old Trafford appears to be on the cards and ahead of the transfer window reopening next month, a report claims a swap deal is in the works.

According to reports in Spain via Football365, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has 'given the green light' to a swap deal between Ansu Fati and Rashford.

Barca sporting director Deco is understood to be 'working on a swap deal that could shake up the team' with Flick believing that 'the Englishman could bring more versatility and effectiveness to the Barca attack'.

Fati 'has not convinced' the German coach and 'the irregularity in his performance have put his future in doubt'.

Man United 'could be the perfect destination' for Fati, who spent last season on loan at Brighton, where he made 27 appearances across all competitions.

Barca 'see it as feasible to close a deal before the end of the January transfer window' and some at the club are 'already dreaming of seeing' Rashford play at the Camp Nou.

Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United. Image: Getty

Rashford hasn't played for Man United since his outing in the Europa League against Viktoria Plzen earlier this month.

The 27-year-old has since delivered an interview revealing his career plans, with Ruben Amorim questioning the decision-making.

"It is a hard situation," Amorim told Sky Sports. "I understand that these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player.

"I am always here to help Marcus as another player. I have to do what I have to do. They chose to do the interview as it is not just Marcus. I understand that.

"As a coach I focus on performance and the way you train. The rest, it is better for me and the club to deal with that when the time comes.

"At the moment I focus on improving Marcus and we need a talented guy like Marcus. I forget the interview now and see what I see on the pitch."