From a club perspective, that ill-fated trip to Belfast in January last year, which Rashford extended without permission, visited nightspots on two consecutive nights and was then late for training, is viewed as a lack of commitment that subsequent performances on the pitch did little to dispel.

Marcus Rashford may be set to join Barcelona, but registration issues could still prevent the Englishman from playing. The Manchester United forward has arrived in Spain to complete his

Barcelona agree to cover Marcus Rashford's wages during a season-long loan, saving Manchester United about £14m.

The forward was meant to spend his whole career at the local club where it began but this loan move to Barcelona makes sense on many levels

Rashford has passed a medical at Barca ahead of his loan move from Man United. The La Liga giants have agreed to cover the 27-year-old's wages for the duration of his season-long loan after he accepted a 25 per cent pay cut.

Finally, on Sunday, West Ham completed the free transfer of Kyle Walker-Peters on a three-year deal. The 28-year-old former Tottenham defender made 202 appearances for Southampton but left the relegated side this summer following the end of his contract. Noni Madueke - from Chelsea - £48.5m

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