AC Milan were considered frontrunners before dropping out of the race to sign Manchester City defender Kyle Walker instead. AS Monaco and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked. But it is now Barcelona at the forefront of the chase, and the Blaugrana are attempting to orchestrate a blockbuster swoop.

Barcelona remain unable to sign Marcus Rashford, which has emboldened Al-Ahli to make a fresh approach for the Manchester United outcast, according to a report. The Red Devils winger continues to be on the outside looking in under Ruben Amorim.