According to Catalan outlet Sport, Barcelona chiefs are putting pressure on Fati's agent, Jorge Mendes, to convince his client to depart before the end of the window. Barca want Mendes to sound out interested clubs to see if he can spark a late January transfer for the out-of-favour Spain international.

It is noted that Rashford’s situation at Man Utd ‘seems irreversible’ as he ‘seeks an immediate exit’ with Juventus ‘aiming to seize the opportunity to secure his services’. ‘The Italian club has intensified negotiations with United to finalize his loan until the end of the season. However, the competition for Rashford is fierce.

AC Milan were considered frontrunners before dropping out of the race to sign Manchester City defender Kyle Walker instead. AS Monaco and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked. But it is now Barcelona at the forefront of the chase, and the Blaugrana are attempting to orchestrate a blockbuster swoop.