[Stefan Borson
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Michael Carrick opened the door the 29-year-old's return at Old Trafford, but he has somewhat disappointed, and is now sidelined through injury.
His form has sparked questions over his future ahead of the January window, and Keith Wyness has told Football Insider that the Toffees are working on a deal.
It is believed that any deal would have to be a loan with an option to buy, with part of his wages being covered by Man United for 2026-27.
However, with Carrick confirming that Benjamin Sesko is facing another few months out with injury, that may be a huge stumbling block this season.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson believes that Sesko being unavailable until January could put an early end to Everton's transfer hopes.
"Those are the sorts of deals I just don't think, given United are not going to have [Benjamin] Sesko until the end of January..." he said.
"I think it's pretty unlikely that there's any deal that can be done there with Marcus Rashford. Maybe if there's a new manager... You've got to get him out of the club.
"A lot probably depends on what happens over the next few weeks on the pitch at Man United in terms of Rashford and potential loans in January. A sale is unlikely."
The timing of Rashford's injury is also a frustrating one. He may have added goal contributions to his tally had he still been on the pitch by now.
Football Insider understands, though, that those behind the scenes have been "delighted" by the player's attitude since returning from Barcelona.
It hardly would have been a surprise to see Rashford sulk over a failed permanent move to the Camp Nou, but he hasn't done that at all.