Marcus Rashford left Old Trafford to join Barcelona on a season-long loan and has impressed with the La Liga giants so far this season
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona.
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Manchester United will be keeping a close eye on developments at Barcelona after bombshell reports claimed boss Hansi Flick might leave the club at the end of the season.
United academy graduate Marcus Rashford is currently on loan with the Catalan giants and is expected to complete a permanent move to the Nou Camp having impressed since his loan switch to Spain earlier this season.
Barca's German head coach is a big fan of the England international, who has scored an impressive six goals and notched a further sevens assists in just 15 games in all competitions this season.
The 28-year-old looks to be getting back to his best form having fallen out of favour under United boss Ruben Amorim, spending the second-half of last season on loan with Aston Villa.
Earlier this week, Spanish publication ABC reported that Flick had informed his coaching team of his intention to resign from Barcelona due after reportedly becoming 'tired' of the mood amongst the playing staff, citing cultural problems in the changing room.
Hansi Flick during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou.
Hansi Flick has reportedly told his staff that he is ready to leave Barcelona in the summer.
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However, Sky Germany have rubbished those claims, which will be a major boost for Rashford and his hopes of completing a permanent move to Barcelona.
The recent report claims Flick is very happy at the Catalan club and has a contract that runs until the summer of 2027, citing his ambitious plans for the club's future.
Speaking earlier this season about how Flick has supported him during his short spell at the club, Rashford told TNT Sport: "He's very important. I feel the confidence he's given me.
"I knew he was a top manager before I arrived here, but to work with him is a pleasure. I hope the good relationship will continue for the rest of the season."
The admiration is clearly mutual, with Flick full of praise for Rashford following the 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga.
"One or two more goals would have been good for him," he said. "I'm happy with him; I know he can play at this level and he's shown it. He's an important player."
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