Newcastle United are showing interest in one Man United star. They are keen to sign him on loan this summer. This will help them to manage his hefty wages.
Newcastle United are back in the UEFA Champions League. Eddie Howe also helped the club to end their long major trophy drought. Hence, the board is now ready to back him in market. They are keen to sign some top players.
On the other hand, Man United had a very tough season. They finished on 15th place in Premier League and will miss all European competitions. Hence, many current players are set to get sold. One of them is Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford. Infact, he was already sent on loan in January. The 27 year old joined Aston Villa in January and played 17 games for them. He scored 4 goals and picked 5 assists and this has now attracted interest from top clubs.
Newcastle United interested to sign Marcus Rashford
According to The Sun, Newcastle are keen to sign Marcus Rashford. But, the Magpies are planning to sign him on loan. The 27 year old earns £350,000 per week. The Magpies find it hard to pay his wages and hence view loan deal as a better option to manage the situation.
But, Man United are keen to sell Rashford permanently. The player was wanted by Aston Villa but he turned down the offer. The Birmingham club were ready to pay £40 million. Rashford wanted to play for Barca but the Spanish giants are now closing in on Nico Williams.
Newcastle can be a good option for Rashford this summer. They will allow him to showcase his skills in Champions League. Eddie Howe views him as a rotational forward. The 27 year old is expected to play a big role due to his versatality.
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