Marcus Rashford could be at the center of a £40million summer transfer fight this June. As Aston Villa is unable to secure first refusal on the Manchester United forward after his loan spell.
Top Clubs Circle as Marcus Rashford Heads for Exit
Marcus Rashford’s time with Manchester United looks to end this June. The 27-year-old forward becomes available for transfer at a £40 million price tag. Marcus spent the last half of the season on loan at Aston Villa. There he showed glimpses of his best form, scoring four times and providing six assists in 18 appearances.
🚨 Marcus Rashford has teamed up with super agent Pini Zahavi in a bid to accelerate his exit from Man Utd.
Aston Villa are not expected to sign him permanently and Zahavi has already started talks with Barcelona.
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Despite Villa’s interest, they don’t have a buy clause in place. That means any Champions League club willing to match the price could jump in for the England international. Rashford’s short loan ends earlier than anticipated after he suffered a hamstring injury. This means he will also not be available for their match against Tottenham. Also, making him unable to face his parent club in the final game.
He is due back at Carrington for pre-season training at the end of June. So, a permanent move away from Old Trafford looks more and more likely under new boss Ruben Amorim.
Wage Demands Could Complicate Transfer Plans
Rashford’s £315,000-a-week wage is proving to be the major worry in securing a permanent deal. Unai Emery’s side were reportedly covering around 75% of his salary during the loan period. Any club looking to land the pacey attacker will need to either match those terms or strike a similar wage-sharing agreement. While another loan spell is still on the table for the forward.
Rashford is seeking a long-term move to a Champions League Club. He is keeping his ambitions high. His recent England recall, earned during his impressive stint with Villa, adds to his value. But, questions remain over his fitness following a hamstring issue that ended his domestic season early.
Man Utd looking to trim their wage bill and reshape their squad under Amorim. As a result, this summer could mark the end of Rashford’s long journey with his boyhood club.
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