Manchester United are investigating the market to potentially sell Marcus Rashford, as his lifestyle issues could spell an end to his career at the club.
According toThe Telegraph, Marcus Rashford could be coming to the end of his time at Manchester United, with the club reportedly receptive to offers for the forward. The 60-capped International’s lifestyle is proving to be a problem, as there are only a few clubs that could manage to get him and pay significantly.
Marcus Rashford remains one of the most lethal attackers in the Premier League despite his recent dip in form. The 27-year-old forward has been dealing with a lot of criticism throughout his career at Old Trafford, and most of those issues are related to his lifestyle.
Last season alone, there were a couple of controversies that were not received well by the fans, as Rashford’s performances on the pitch have dipped since signing that new contract last year. His current deal lasts until 2028, butManchester United had previously considered selling him.
There’s a concerted feeling about it now, as there are further concerns about his lifestyle, as Manchester United are investigating the market for opportunities to sell the 27-year-old. That alone is a big indication that the club are willing to move on from their homegrown talent as they look to build a solid foundation under new boss Ruben Amorim.
Rashford has scored thrice in five games under Amorim, but has not started the last two for Manchester United, including the away trip to Arsenal last week. Hence, there are doubts that the Portuguese boss rates him as highly as his predecessor, which could further fuel speculation regarding Rashford’s long-term future at the club.
Who can afford Marcus Rashford?
Aside from the fact that Manchester United will not let go of Rashford on the cheap, interested clubs will also have a match or better his current salary. There are only a handful of clubs in the world who would be willing to take a bet on the forward and even pay the 27-year-old’s wage demands.PSG have held a long-standing interest in Rashford and might be the most attractive option for him as of now.
There’s also Saudi Arabian interest, as many of the Middle Eastern clubs are capable of paying big wages, as his overall options could be limited. So far, no Premier League clubs have indicated any interest in taking the 27-year-old, although that could change when Manchester United make their stance on the forward extremely clear.