Villa are set to face competition from Barcelona should they pursue a permanent move for Marcus Rashford this summer.

Man Utd have asked Barcelona for a specific player in exchange for Marcus Rashford in order to complete a transfer this summer, according to reports.

Rashford’s future at Man United is up in the air, while Diaz is content at Liverpool but his impressive performances have drawn the interest of other clubs

FC Barcelona are preparing for all scenarios in the summer transfer market, and with the signing of Luis Díaz becoming increasingly complicated.

Reports in Spain have claimed that Marcus Rashford is willing to make sacrifices to secure a transfer away from Man Utd to one club in particular.

With Rashford’s Old Trafford future hanging in the balance, Manchester United have now set a £40 million valuation for the England international – a fee that mirrors Aston Villa’s option to buy. However, United will entertain bids from other clubs should they match the asking price, regardless of Villa’s loan agreement.