The future of Marcus Rashford remains the most significant internal variable for United this summer. While the club has held positive discussions with the 28-year-old forward, the possibility of a sale persists as the Red Devils look to fund further recruitment on the flanks. Contingency plans are already in place, with West Ham's Crysencio Summerville and Everton's Iliman Ndiaye identified as potential replacements should the homegrown star depart.
"They have become more open to reintegrating the 28-year-old, and there have been positive talks between the two parties, but I think a departure is still seen as the best option," Marshall reports. "United coped without Rashford last season, but will play more games this term and they will need more depth now. If United do manage to offload Rashford, then I think they will try and use that money to sign a left-winger."