Marcus Rashford's fresh Man Utd humiliation as brutal Ruben Amorim decision confirmed

Manchester United have confirmed that new signing Matheus Cunha has taken Marcus Rashford's No.10 shirt. Brazilian forward Cunha joined the Red Devils from Wolves in a £62.5million transfer deal on June 1.

The 26-year-old met up with his new team-mates for the first time on Monday, as United began pre-season training. Cunha was seen wearing the No.10 on his training gear as he starts life under Ruben Amorim.

Reports emerged last week claiming that Rashford would be losing the number which he's worn since 2018. It was also revealed how United have allowed the England international to delay his return to training alongside four team-mates.

Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia and Alejandro Garnacho have all been given additional time to explore a move away before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. Barcelona are the favourites to sign Rashford, who the Red Devils have slapped a £40m price tag on - the same amount which Aston Villa passed up on following his loan spell.

Barca would prefer a loan deal, however, as they're struggling to register players with La Liga amid their well-documented financial woes. The Spanish champions missed out on the £58m signing of Nico Williams, as they couldn't guarantee the Athletic Bilbao winger that they'd be able to register him.

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Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is also said to be keen on joining Barcelona and boss Hansi Flick has described both him and Rashford as 'fantastic players'. Last month, Rashford's brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, was spotted meeting Barca sporting director Deco for talks.

It's been suggested that the United wantaway would be willing to take a significant pay cut on his £325,000-a-week salary to join Flick's domestic treble winners. Recently, Rashford was asked by Spanish YouTube channel whether he'd like to play alongside Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the future.

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"Yeah, sure," he replied. "Everybody in the world wants to play with the best. So hopefully, we'll see."

Rashford also compared himself to ex-Barca striker Thierry Henry, adding: "I see myself reflected in Henry. He's comfortable playing on the left and also in the middle. He's a free player.

"As I've developed, the number 9 position has become more comfortable, more natural. Things like playing with my back to goal are becoming easier for me. You're always in front of goal and always dangerous."

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