Mannwan: If Rashford transfers to Barcelona, he is expected to play against Lingard at the end of the month

The Manchester Evening News reported that Rashford is expected to fight Lingard with Barcelona at the end of the month.

Rashford is about to join La Liga giants Barcelona on loan, who will fully bear its annual salary and come with a buyout clause at the end of the season. The England international, along with Anthony, Sancho, Garnacho and Marasia, was listed on Manchester United's roster, and he is one step closer to Camp Nou this week.

If the transfer is in progress, Rashford will reunite with Lingard, a close friend who left the Red Devils in 2022 in the preseason game between Barcelona and Seoul FC in the K-League on July 31. Both came from Manchester United youth training, made more than 200 appearances for the club and won the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League together.