Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United this summer and has been linked with a move to Arsenal among other clubs
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly ruled out a move to Arsenal after the Gunners made enquiries for the forward. The 28-year-old is likely to leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis this summer, but his preferred switch to Barcelona was blocked when Anthony Gordon joined the Catalan giants, with Premier League sides now expressing interest.
Newcastle United and Tottenham have also been linked with the England international, but Rashford remains determined to return to the Camp Nou following a highly productive loan spell during which he recorded 28 goal contributions. That impressive spell earned him an England recall and a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, where he will be vying for a starting position with Gordon.
With Barcelona having spent £69million on Gordon, their buy option for Rashford, valued at just under half that amount, appears unlikely to be exercised.
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As he is not expected to be brought back into the United fold, several clubs have expressed interest and received a definitive response.
According to Spanish publication Sport, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have all approached Rashford, but the forward is not prepared to entertain any proposals from those sides.
All three Premier League clubs are seeking a left winger, with Manchester City’s Savinho back on Tottenham’s radar. Newcastle, meanwhile, are competing with Chelsea for Swedish talent Zadok Yohanna. Arsenal have set their sights on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.
Rashford’s stance is a blow for United, who are looking to offload him this summer. Should Barca decide not to trigger the buy option, then other potential moves will have to be looked at.
Sport reports that the situation has led to United softening their stance on negotiating a lower price with Barcelona. It’s added that the Spanish giants have unsuccessfully tried to sign Rashford on another loan deal.
It’s said that while United are now eager to negotiate, Barca are instead focusing on signing an out-and-out striker to replace Robert Lewandowski, who left at the end of the season. It’s added that while nothing is ‘off the table’ a return to Barcelona ‘seems unlikely.’
Should United not be able to sell Rashford, it could potentially have a domino effect on their own transfer business, with £26 million less to play with, plus having to cover his wages. The club have already been active, agreeing a fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson.
For Rashford, concentration will be on impressing for England this summer. The Three Lions kick off their preparations for the World Cup on Saturday when they take on New Zealand.
They then take on Costa Rica on Wednesday before kicking off their tournament. Tuchel’s side start against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June (9pm).
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