The club’s registration headache has been partly resolved through some dramatic internal manoeuvring involving captain Marc-André ter Stegen. The German keeper initially refused to sign a long-term medical leave agreement that would clear 80 per cent of his wages and help the club comply with financial rules.

A favorable verdict this week from La Liga’s medical commission on Marc-André ter Stegen, allowing Barça to offload his salary during what is confirmed to be a long-term injury, means that new goalkeeper Joan García can be registered. But the club wants Rashford available for Saturday too.

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona from Manchester United in a season-long loan deal in July but faces a nervous wait to learn if he can make his La Liga debut this weekend

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said he is not happy as the wait to register new signings Joan García and Marcus Rashford drags on ahead of Saturday's LaLiga opener against Mallorca.

Barcelona's attempts to field Marcus Rashford in their season opener against Mallorca on Saturday remain in doubt as registration complications persist. The Manchester United loanee finds himself unable to make his debut whilst the Catalan giants grapple with La Liga's stringent financial regulations.