In a surprising development, José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe has reportedly entered the race to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to BeIN Sports Turkey.
The move comes as the Red Devils anticipate a significant clear-out of first-team players this summer, with Rashford widely expected to depart following a public fallout with manager Ruben Amorim last season.
Rashford, who spent the latter half of the 2024/25 season on loan with Aston Villa, has been stripped of his iconic No. 10 shirt at Old Trafford, which has now been handed to new signing Matheus Cunha.
This action further solidifies the widespread belief that the England international has no future under Amorim.
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While Rashford is reportedly holding out for a move to Barcelona, who are said to have made him a top summer target after missing out on Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, Fenerbahçe is now looking to intercede.
Mourinho, Rashford’s former boss at Old Trafford, has reportedly personally requested the forward’s signature as he aims to challenge Galatasaray’s dominance in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Fenerbahçe Prepared to Meet £40M Valuation
Fenerbahçe is reportedly prepared to meet Manchester United’s £40 million asking price for the winger. Reports claim that club chiefs are due to travel to the UK this week for face-to-face discussions with United.
The Turkish outlet indicates that Rashford would be open to a move to Turkey, though his preference remains Barcelona.
However, with the player reportedly told to train away from the first team and informed he has no future under Amorim, he may not be able to wait indefinitely for the Catalan giants to formalize their interest.
Fenerbahçe is believed to have made a significant step forward in securing this unexpected signing, with Mourinho’s insistence on adding Rashford to his squad driving their efforts.
Barcelona has yet to make a formal move for Rashford, suggesting they now face considerable competition for a deal that could mark a dramatic turning point in the English star’s career.