Barcelona and world football fans could soon see Marcus Rashford playing for the Catalans. According to the authoritative publication AS, the Englishman has successfully passed medical examinations and there is nothing to stop him from making his debut for the Spanish champion on Sunday against Andres Iniesta's former team - Vissel Kobe.

The Catalans will begin their preparations with a tour of Asia, where they will also face Seoul. For them, the season will begin with an away match against Mallorca on August 16, and six days before that they host the Italian sensation with coach Cesc Fabregas - Como, for the traditional Joan Gamper Trophy.

Barcelona are running out of time in relation to Rashford, because he is expected to be presented as soon as possible, in order to leave for the Asian tour on Thursday. Earlier this week, footage was released of the Englishman filming promotional materials in Catalonia.

The successful medical tests have reassured everyone in Barcelona, as Rashford was unable to complete his loan spell at Aston Villa due to injury. |BGNES