LONDON, July 21 -- Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is in Spain to finalise a season-long loan move to Barcelona.

The 27-year-old arrived in Catalonia on Sunday night after receiving permission from United to complete the transfer formalities, BBC reported

Images showing Rashford disembarking from a private jet in Barcelona quickly spread across social media platforms.

Negotiations between the Spanish club and United accelerated last week, culminating in a deal being agreed in principle over the weekend.

United have now formally approved Rashford's move, which will see him join Barcelona on a 12-month loan with an option to buy.

Rashford has been eyeing a move to Barcelona since December, when he signalled his desire for a n...