Rashford has spent the last few years drifting between perceptions, never quite allowed the space to grow, nor the time to reset. For every goal in a cup final or run of excellent form, there was a slump, a mistake, a story. One day, he was United’s talisman. The next, a symbol of decline.

Paul Pogba questions Manchester United over 'crazy' decision to let Marcus Rashford join Barcelona - Pogba was a team-mate of Rashford’s for six seasons at Old Trafford

Though somewhat surprised by the move, Pogba is pleased for Rashford and hopes to see his former team-mate hit the ground running in Spanish football. ‘That’s crazy. I’m happy for him because they took his number out,’ the ex-United and France midfielder said during conversation with social media star iShowSpeed.

Marcus Rashford landed in Barcelona on Sunday ahead of completing a season-long loan move from Manchester United.

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Director Damien Comolli is reportedly aiming to get Sancho through the door for July 24, when the Juve players return for pre-season. The possibility of a loan with an obligation to buy shouldn't be ruled out with Barcelona recently signing Marcus Rashford with a similar package.

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford travelled to Spain to complete his loan move to Barcelona, who have also secured a €30m purchase option. The England international was seen arriving in the Spanish city on Sunday and his medical tests were scheduled for today.