Manchester United’s preparations for the new season are nearly underway, with Ruben Amorim eager to stamp his authority on a squad still undergoing transition.
The club’s first pre-season clash against Leeds in Stockholm on July 19 will mark the beginning of a crucial run of fixtures, including high-profile friendlies in the United States against West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton.
These fixtures offer fringe players and unsettled stars the chance to impress the new manager before decisions are made on who stays and who goes.
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Among the most closely watched names at Carrington this summer is Marcus Rashford — and his future remains anything but clear.
The 27-year-old forward is heading back to Manchester United after spending the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa following a well-publicised falling-out with Amorim.
Now, both player and club face a decisive period.
The Daily Mail reports that United are weighing up the option of whether to reintegrate Marcus Rashford into the first-team squad or move him on permanently.
Sources suggest a loan move remains on the table, although it would require the player’s approval and the right financial package to materialise.
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United are understood to value Rashford at around £40 million, but his £315,000-a-week wages present a significant obstacle in any potential negotiations.
Barcelona held talks with Rashford’s camp in May, although reports in Spain indicate the Catalans are more likely to propose a loan deal rather than a permanent transfer.
Rashford’s chances of joining Barca have increase after their number one target, Nico Williams, penned a new deal with Athletic Club.
There’s also speculation from Germany, with Bayern Munich monitoring his situation should he become available later in the window.
For now, Rashford’s future hangs in the balance — and both United and the player know that a strong pre-season is vital, whether it leads to a second chance at Old Trafford or a long-anticipated move abroad.
The coming weeks will offer clarity, but one thing is certain: Rashford’s time at United is entering a decisive phase.
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