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Deal in principle agreed for Rashford to join Barcelona

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's dream transfer to Barcelona is moving closer with a deal in principle reached over a potential loan move to the Spanish giants.

Barcelona have been Rashford's preferred destination since he suggested it was time for a new challenge in December after being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim.

BBC Sport has been told talks have taken place involving intermediaries and an outline verbal agreement has been reached.

The transfer would be an initial loan with an option to buy.

Spanish champions Barcelona looked set to sign Spain winger Nico Williams earlier this summer.