The meeting was held ahead of a possible summer move to the Spanish club. Rashford, a 27-year-old England international, has been linked to Barcelona after a successful loan spell at Aston Villa. His performances for the team caught the attention of the La Liga champions.

Rashford spent half the season on loan at Villa, where he was able to regain his form and score four goals with five assists in 17 games. The hamstring injury that ruled him out of Villa's last four Premier League matches may have affected their chances of securing Champions League football, but it has not changed Rashford's desire to join Barcelona. He is under contract with Manchester United until 2028 and earns £315,000 per week, but he is willing to take a pay cut for the chance to play in the Champions League.

Rashford's form during his loan spell earned him a call-up to the England national team under manager Thomas Tuchel. His performances have likely impressed Barcelona officials, who are now in talks with his agent to finalize a potential transfer. The move would allow Rashford to leave Manchester United, who are facing challenges that have made many players want to leave the club.