Manchester United have been handed a Marcus Rashford lifeline after it emerged Newcastle United were eyeing up the wantaway forward.

Rashford spent the second half of last season out on loan at Aston Villa, but is expected to return to United ahead of another move elsewhere.

The Sun are reporting that Newcastle believe the allure of the Champions League could persuade the Englishman, who is still keen to move to Barcelona.

Newcastle expect to keep hold of Alexander Isak this summer and believe the Swede could work well with Rashford in attack.

Newcastle are said to favour a year-long loan for the forward, with United instead after a permanent sale.

Rashford is under contract at Old Trafford until 2028.