Marcus Rashford future latest as Manchester United saga takes another twist

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Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford is currently at the World Cup, but his future beyond the summer is up in the air.

All you need to know about Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United. . .

1. Marcus Rashford could be handed another chance at United after positive talks were held between the club and the player’s camp.
2. Barcelona did not trigger their £26m option to sign Rashford after moving quickly to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle in a £70m deal at the start of the window. Gordon plays on the left wing, and his arrival impacted Rashford.
3. Rashford contributed 14 goals and 14 assists for Barcelona as they won La Liga, but the Catalan club wanted to explore signing him for a lower fee than was agreed when the loan was rubber-stamped.
4. Rashford is currently at the World Cup with England, but he is set to return to Carrington for pre-season around three weeks after the Three Lions exit the tournament in North America.
5. The 28-year-old will join the first-team group when he does report for training, and will be available for selection during pre-season.
6. United are fine with the possibility of Rashford returning for pre-season after the World Cup, and Michael Carrick suggested the door was open to his reintroduction when he spoke at a press conference last season.
7. The World Cup final will take place on July 19. Even if England reach the final of the tournament, Rashford will theoretically be back in pre-season in time to be available for United’s final friendly of the summer against AC Milan on August 15.
8. Harry Maguire recently came out to voice his support for a potential Rashford return to United.
9. Rashford has two years remaining on his £325,000 per week United contract, which was signed in the summer of 2023 after a 30-goal season.
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