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Manchester United are reportedly prepared to accept offers of £40 million for Marcus Rashford. However, they acknowledge that the likelihood of bids for the England international during the January transfer window is slim.
According to a report from Mail Sport, the club’s decision to consider selling Rashford stems from growing financial pressure and the pressure to comply with profit and sustainability rules.
Manchester United’s financial constraints have been exacerbated by significant losses totaling £300 million over the last three years and a further £200 million splurged on transfers in the summer.
The unexpected cost of replacing Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim, which added £21.4 million to their expenses, has only heightened the urgency to balance the books.
Selling Rashford, a player developed in Manchester United’s academy since the age of seven, would represent a 100% profit on the club’s balance sheet. However, the forward’s market value has significantly dropped. He was once valued at £100 million following a prolific 2022-23 season in which he scored 30 goals under Ten Hag.
His dip in form combined with a hefty £325,000-a-week wage from his new contract has caused that figure to plummet. Despite the reduced asking price, Manchester United are not expecting offers for the 27-year-old, who has recently been benched in key matches against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
Almost every Manchester United player available for the right price
Manchester United’s financial predicament has also affected other players. While the club is reluctant to sell emerging stars like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, almost everyone in the squad could be available at the right price.
Summer signing Leny Yoro, bought for £59 million from Lille, is considered untouchable, as are key performers under Amorim such as Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt, Bruno Fernandes, Noussair Mazraoui, and Manuel Ugarte.
Diallo, whose contract expires in the summer, will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs starting in January. However, the club remains hopeful of securing his long-term future with a new deal.
In contrast, players such as Antony, Casemiro, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw present a tougher challenge in the market. Antony, now valued at just £23 million, and Casemiro, whose £375,000-a-week wages are prohibitive, could struggle to attract serious interest. Mount and Shaw’s long-term injury issues further complicate potential exits.
Several players out of contract in the summer, including Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Tom Heaton, offer little resale value. The club could trigger a 12-month extension for Maguire to protect his value.
With financial pressure mounting, an insider reportedly noted that "the reality is that everyone is for sale: at the right price, but Manchester United are determined to avoid losing their brightest talents."
The next few months will be pivotal as Amorim seeks to rebuild the squad while balancing the financial demands imposed on the club.
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Edited by Yash Singh