Barcelona's new plan for Marcus Rashford! Hansi Flick sees Man Utd loanee as No.9 option as registration scramble continues

Barcelona reportedly have a new plan for Marcus Rashford, with the Manchester United loanee becoming a No.9 option for Hansi Flick.

• England international on loan at La Liga giants
• Signed as an option to operate on either flank
• Could provide striker cover for Lewandowski

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Having accepted that they did not have the funds required to complete permanent transfers for Luis Diaz or Nico Williams, La Liga's champions found themselves exploring more budget friendly targets.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rashford quickly registered on their radar, with the England international having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after tumbling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

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  Barca viewed him as a wide attacker that can operate on either flank, allowing Brazilian Ballon d’Or contender Raphinha to take a rest when required. According to , Rashford is now viewed as a central striking alternative for Flick.

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  Robert Lewandowski, at 36 years of age, is incapable of playing 60 games a season across all competitions. Ferran Torres is another option to lead the line, but Rashford is – after training and matches during a tour of Asia – now in that conversation.