Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has openly expressed his admiration for Premier League stars Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz amid increasing speculation linking both players with a summer move to the Catalan giants.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Barcelona's final LaLiga fixture against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, Flick described both attackers as "fantastic players" when questioned about potential transfer targets.

"[They] are both fantastic players," Flick said. "I like them and we will see what happens [in the summer transfer window]."

Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, is reportedly "dreaming" of a move to Barcelona this summer. The English forward has been linked with a potential exit from Old Trafford as he seeks to revitalize his career.

Liverpool's Colombian winger Luis Diaz has also emerged as a target for the LaLiga champions, with reports suggesting Barcelona are keen to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season.

Barcelona, who have already secured the LaLiga title ahead of rivals Real Madrid, are looking to bolster their squad during the upcoming transfer window. Flick's comments have further fueled speculation about the club's interest in the Premier League duo.

The Catalan club's transfer strategy appears focused on reinforcing their attacking options as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign, where they will aim to compete on multiple fronts including the Champions League.

Neither Manchester United nor Liverpool have officially commented on Barcelona's apparent interest in their players, but the summer transfer window promises to be an intriguing period for all parties involved.