Lamine Yamal stole the spotlight with a sensational performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final, helping Barcelona secure a thrilling 3-3 draw.
The 17-year-old winger was at the heart of everything positive for Barcelona, combining fearless dribbling, incisive passing, and moments of sheer brilliance that left Inter’s defenders scrambling to keep up.
On the other hand, Marcus Rashford has been rediscovering his form and enjoying his football once again, this time under Unai Emery at Aston Villa.
The 27-year-old has gone from a rocky start to the season, where he was banished by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim due to disciplinary issues, to playing a crucial role in Villa’s Champions League campaign.
Now, Rashford finds himself linked with a move to Barcelona, raising the possibility of a future where he and Lamine Yamal could be teammates next season.
Marcus Rashford linked with a summer move to Barcelona
Barcelona have been linked with Rashford since the January transfer window.
The Spanish giants were among the clubs strongly interested in signing him, while reports suggested that Rashford had his heart set on Barcelona as well.
However, a move did not materialise at the time and he eventually signed for Aston Villa on loan.
According to fresh reports from iNews, Barcelona are set to renew their interest in the 27-year-old and are preparing to make a move for Rashford in the summer.
However, they will need to pay £40m to secure his services, the same price that Aston Villa will have to pay if they want to keep him at Villa Park.
Lamine Yamal is a fan of Marcus Rashford
Rashford played a massive role in Aston Villa qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, as the Villans comfortably beat Club Brugge over the two-legs.
And his performance was widely applauded, with even Barcelona star Lamine Yamal also praising him on social media.
| Marcus Rashford stats by manager this season | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Unai Emery | 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Rúben Amorim | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Erik ten Hag | 14 | 4 | 3 |
Rashford posted a few images of himself along with Villa teammate celebrating the win vs Brugge, and captioned it ‘qualified’.
The 17-year-old Barcelona sensation was among those who replied, showing his appreciation for Rashfrod, with a few images and a ‘top’ icon.
With Rashford linked with a move to Barcelona, who knows the two could be playing together next season.
