Shock new favourite emerges to sign Marcus Rashford as his future takes stunning twist

One club has emerged as the clear favourites to sign Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward admitted he was ready to leave the club.

Earlier this week, Rashford shokced United fans as he confirmed during an interview with journalist Henry Winter that he was ready to leave his boyhood club and take on a new challenge.

As soon as his comments were made public, speculation surrounding the 27-year-old's next club began to circulate.

And now, one club has set itself apart from the rest as the favourites to secure Rashford's services.

According to Bet365, La Liga giants Barcelona are now the clear favourites to secure Rashford's signature with the odds currently sitting at 9/4.

Earlier this week, one report claimed that the Spanish side had already approached United to sign Rashford on loan with an option to buy for £35 million, with club president Joan Laporta said to be a big admirer of the Englishman.

However, the Red Devils were not prepared to let Rashford leave for such a low price, and therefore rejected the deal.

Furthermore, if Rashford is open to moving to play in the Spanish league, then it is highly likely that he will need to accept a wage cut in order to facilitate a move given the fact that he currently earns around £350,000 a week.

Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Image: Getty

If a deal to join Barcelona cannot be negotiated, then the bookies have Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain as the second most likely next step for Rashford if he is to leave Old Trafford, with odds currently sitting at 4/1.

Speaking about Rashford this week, United boss Amorim said: "We are better with Marcus Rashford, that is simple and we will try different things to push Marcus to the best levels he showed in the past.

"This kind of club needs big talent and he’s a big talent, so he just needs to perform at the highest level... I just want to help Marcus. He is right. We have here a new challenge, the biggest in football, we are in a difficult situation. I hope all my players are ready."