European giants enter official talks for Marcus Rashford as Man Utd outcast lined up for blockbuster move

A club has entered official talks for Marcus Rashford as a stunning update has been provided on the future of the Manchester United star.

Rashford's future appears to lie away from Man United, having come through the club's famed youth academy.

He fell out with Ruben Amorim before being shipped out on loan to Aston Villa during the January transfer window.

The 27-year-old made 17 appearances across all competitions for Villa, including 10 Premier League games.

He scored four goals during his loan spell at Villa Park.

Rashford issued a heartfelt message to Villa after completing his loan.

"Just a message of thanks to everyone here at Villa for what has (injury aside) been an incredible few months for me," he wrote on social media.

"It is a really special club and I appreciated the way Villa fans embraced me with open arms from 1st minute on the pitch. Manager, team, and coaching staff have all been brilliant. I know it is a huge disappointment not to have made the Champions League place which everyone worked so hard all season for but I know this club and team will come back stronger."

Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United against Barcelona. Image: Getty

Rashford's future continues to dominate the transfer rumours mills ahead of the window reopening, with a shock price tag slapped on his head.

Several clubs have been linked with a move for the England international, including Barcelona, who won this season's La Liga title.

Barca have reportedly been long-term admirers of Rashford, who is hellbent on securing a move to the Spanish giants.

And it seems a blockbuster transfer is in motion, according to journalist Toni Juanmarti.

It is claimed a meeting was held between Deco, Barca's sporting director, and Rashford's agent at a hotel in Spain on Wednesday morning.

SPORT's Juanmarti states that Barca's pursuit of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is 'very difficult', with the club now 'progressing' with the Man United man.

If if happens, it would be another loan spell away from Old Trafford, with Barca having an option to make the deal a permanent transfer.