Manchester Utd prepared to sign £40million star in shock exchange deal in January – first bid have been approved.

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Manchester United was prepared to exchange places with a £40 million icon in January; the initial offer has been accepted.Manchester United was prepared to exchange places with a £40 million icon in January; the initial offer has been accepted.So far this season, Manchester United have scored a mere 16 goals in the Premier League, and Marcus Rashford, their leading scorer from the previous season, has been in abysmal.Last season, the England international scored 30 goals across all competitions and extended his stay at Old Trafford with a lucrative new contract negotiated in the summer.

His subpar form, nevertheless, has contributed to United’s decline this season. According to reports, Manchester United are now considering trading the Three Lions star for Raphinha, a star from Brazil, in light of the situation.

As reported by Todo Fichajes (via Football Transfers), Manchester United are reportedly interested in exchanging Rashford for Raphinha, both of whom are 26 years old.Although Barcelona has been interested in Rashford for a while and may be amenable to the proposal, it is not yet in a pre-proposal stage.

The South American started every game for Barcelona last season and contributed directly to the Blaugrana’s La Liga championship with 14 goals.

Raphinha has spent the majority of the current campaign warming the bench and must now prepare to perform each week.