This winter, Marcus Rashford is the big star of the transfer window. Almost every day, his face has appeared on the front pages of the English and even foreign media since Manchester United opened the door to his departure. And the 27-year-old Englishman grabbed the handle to open it wide. On December 17, he said: “I think I’m ready to take on a new challenge. The day I leave, it will be without hard feelings. I will not make any negative comments about Manchester United. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”
Marcus Rashford is spoiled for choice
But if the striker (7 goals, 3 assists in 23 matches in all competitions this season, editor’s note) hopes for a happy ending with the Red Devils, this is not necessarily the case for everyone at MU. Sidelined several times in recent weeks by Ruben Amorim, who did not call him for certain meetings, the England international must also deal with managers determined not to do any gifts for him. It must be said that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his teams hope to get a good price if sold. The possibility of a loan with a purchase option also exists. But under certain conditions.
The residents of Old Trafford do not want to rush and above all, they are waiting for a proposal that will completely seduce them. But we will also have to satisfy Marcus Rashford, who is spoiled for choice. If his preference would be for experience in La Liga, notably at FC Barcelona, the native of Manchester knows that it is impossible for him to realize his dream since the Culés have great financial difficulties. Despite everything, there are good exit options available to him. Juventus, PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray and even Saudi Arabia have been cited as landing points.
MU dictates its law
In recent days, Como has also joined the dance, just like AC Milan. And according to the Gazzetta dello Sportthe Rossoneri, who met the player’s brother and agent yesterday in Milan, are seriously advancing their pawns. They have made the English all-rounder their offensive priority, although Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP) is also followed. But Rashford is Plan A for the Lombards, who believe that he would be a perfect asset for Sérgio Conceição, who would revive him. They are also ready to offer him a place of choice by getting rid of a winger, who could be Noah Okafor.
But this is not the biggest difficulty for AC Milan and all other interested clubs. Indeed, Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that the Englishman receives around €20 million gross per season, between his salary, his bonuses and his image rights. Which makes more or less €13 million net per year. The Rossoneri, like other teams on the move, are not willing to pay that much for six months or more. As can sometimes happen, Manchester United could cover part of his salary. Except that the Mancunians, who initially hoped for a sale, are not for it. They will not make financial efforts, they who are precisely seeking to replenish their coffers. Divorce promises to be long and painful…
