[Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
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There was uncertainty surrounding the 28-year-old's return to Old Trafford during the summer, with a number of clubs in the Premier League and across Europe eyeing moves.
Ultimately, he opted to remain at his boyhood club as a key part of Michael Carrick's plans, but his inconsistency so far this season could see him pushed out of the side.
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, Rashford still has a role to play under Carrick, but his place in the starting XI may not be certain.
Wayne Rooney has recently publicly criticised the England international, who has not been involved in either of United's last two games as he deals with an injury issue.
Should he continue to struggle for minutes upon his return, there is now an expectation that Rashford could seek a move away, as he did previously when he joined Aston Villa.
Could Marcus Rashford leave Man United?
Former Aston Villa scout Bryan King told Football Insider on 28 September that Rashford's performances have not been good enough and he could soon be axed.
The forward has failed to register a single goal or assist across eight appearances so far this season, and has made little impact on Carrick's side amid their struggles.
Should Rashford find himself sidelined, he could seek a move away from Old Trafford despite opting to stay in the summer, as things have not gone right for him so far.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "It’s maybe not worked out so far, but I think in Rashford's defence he he's been carrying a bit of an injury since the World Cup.
"Carrick would love to have a fit and firing Marcus Rashford because he would definitely be an improvement for that Manchester United attack.
"But it's a difficult one for Rashford because he really had his heart set on that move to Barcelona and for it to fall through was a big blow to him, now he's come back to United.
"He did it before, when he went on loan to Aston Villa and then he went on loan to Barcelona, so it's something he is prepared to do if he feels he needs a new challenge.
Which clubs are interested in Rashford?
Interest in Rashford has been strong for over a year now, with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation at United.
A loan move to Aston Villa kicked things off in 2025, while his impressive spell at Barcelona led to links with the likes of Bayern Munich and Tottenham during the summer.
Wyness believes that the England international is being talked about "strongly" as a genuine option for Everton, who are looking to add more firepower to their squad this winter.
The Scottish businessman pointed towards the success that Jack Grealish has enjoyed at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and feels that Rashford is currently at a similar stage of his career.