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Barcelona are expected to be in the market for a new striker in 2026.
The Catalan giants are reportedly preparing for life after Robert Lewandowski with the Poland international out of contract at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
Barcelona have an option to extend Lewandowski's deal for another 12 months, but based on his injury issues over the summer, the club are not keen on a retention at this stage.
Lewandowski's main focus is on the current campaign - as Barcelona battle to retain their La Liga crown - and potentially leading Poland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Marcus Rashford's strong start to life on loan in Catalonia means Barcelona are open to activating his purchase clause from Manchester United.
The agreement features a a non-binding clause of £30m [$40m] but Barcelona are hoping to bring that down to £26m [$35m] when talks start in 2026.
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Despite still operating on a tight transfer budget, Hansi Flick will have funds to work with, plus the salary release potentially triggered by Lewandowski's exit.
Reports from TBR Football claim Barcelona scouts were in attendance at Marseille's 6-2 Ligue 1 win over Le Havre as Rashford's former United teammate Mason Greenwood netted four goals.
The former Red Devils striker was linked to Barcelona last summer before joining Roberto De Zerbi's outfit.
The 24-year-old jointly won the Ligue 1 Golden Boot with 21 league goals scored in a sensational debut campaign at the Stade Velodrome.
Greenwood initially caught Barcelona's eye on loan at Getafe in 2023/24, where he scored eight league goals, but Flick was unable to match the £26m [$35m] Marseille paid for him.
With a contract until 2029, Marseille are not pushing for a sale, with Greenwood valued at around £35m [$47m] with United also holding a 50% sell on clause over any profit made by the French giants.
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