Manchester United face a troublesome summer time as they attempt to offload Marcus Rashford, who’s presently coaching alone in Marbella whereas his future stays unsure.
Regardless of staying match forward of the brand new season, Rashford doesn’t know the place he shall be taking part in. The ahead, who fell out of favour with United boss Ruben Amorim final December, has struggled to draw severe presents after a mortgage spell at Aston Villa.
Rashford is because of return to United’s Carrington coaching floor on 7 July. However each the membership and the participant are eager to keep away from a clumsy reunion. His return would spotlight not only a lack of curiosity from different golf equipment, but additionally United’s incapability to maneuver on high-earning gamers.
The 26-year-old’s dream transfer to Barcelona seems unlikely. His agent and brother, Dwaine Maynard, met with Barca sporting director Deco earlier this 12 months, however the Spanish membership have since shifted focus to signing Athletic Membership’s Nico Williams, who performs in Rashford’s most popular place.
Even when Barcelona had been , they might possible solely take him on mortgage—and United would want to cowl a part of his £315,000-per-week wages. An identical state of affairs performed out throughout his time at Aston Villa.
Newcastle have additionally proven curiosity, however just for a mortgage transfer. With a squad already boasting Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Harvey Barnes, they’re unlikely to take a position closely in one other ahead.
United’s £40 million asking worth for Rashford is proving too excessive. The participant scored solely six Premier League targets final season and made simply 4 begins at Villa. Golf equipment are as a substitute turning to youthful, extra reasonably priced choices like Rayan Cherki, signed by Manchester Metropolis for £34 million, and Liam Delap, signed by Chelsea for £30 million.
Rashford’s excessive wages are additionally a significant hurdle. Only some golf equipment in Europe—like PSG or Bayern Munich—might probably afford him, however even they’ve adjusted their switch methods and are now not chasing costly, high-profile gamers.
Even when United decrease the switch charge, Rashford should must take a pay lower to affix a brand new membership. Studies counsel he’s keen to cut back his wage for Barcelona, however he might must do the identical for different groups.
European soccer analyst Gabriele Marcotti summed it up: “He’s not at a degree the place he can earn these wages anymore. If he needs Champions League soccer, he has to get actual about the place he stands.”
Rashford might have to decide on between staying in Europe at decrease wages or contemplating strikes to MLS or the Saudi Professional League, the place excessive salaries are nonetheless out there.
United’s drawback goes past Rashford. Different high-earning gamers equivalent to Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho are additionally proving laborious to promote. The membership had hoped to lift as much as £150 million from these gross sales to fund a squad rebuild—however until the gamers decrease their wage calls for or expectations, United’s summer time plans may very well be delayed.
