An update on Marcus Rashford’s future has emerges after the Manchester United forward suffered World Cup heartache with England on Wednesday
Marcus Rashford has no intention of moving to Turkey this summer amid interest from Fenerbahce.
The Manchester United forward, 28, spent last season on loan at Barcelona and impressed, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions. He helped Hansi Flick’s side win a second successive La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup.
Rashford thought he had done enough to join Barca on a permanent deal, only for the Catalan club to let their £26million option to buy expire on June 15. They have since signed Anthony Gordon in a £69m deal from Newcastle United and are closing in on bringing in Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
Barca’s decision not to sign Rashford again has forced him to re-evaluate his options, with Fenerbahce emerging as a potential next destination for the attacker. However, Rashford has no interest in making the move to Turkey and would prefer to remain in Europe, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It’s added that Rashford is instead expected to return to United for pre-season as Michael Carrick is keen to reunite with him and give the ex-Aston Villa loanee a chance to regain his spot at the Reds.
Rashford can still leave United but only in case of a bid from a ‘top club’. Tottenham, Arsenal, Napoli and Chelsea are among the European clubs to have been linked with the United forward this summer.
His future is anticipated to be resolved once he is back in pre-season at United after enjoying some time off following England’s World Cup exit. The Three Lions crashed out of the tournament in the semi-final after losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Rashford, who started two of England’s seven matches at this summer’s World Cup, came on deep into stoppage-time against Argentina after Lautaro Martinez put the holders in front in the 92nd minute. He scored once, netting the Three Lions’ fourth in the group opener against Croatia.
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Speculation about Rashford’s next move has been rife since his Barcelona loan expired and he addressed his future before England’s quarter-final tie against Norway last week. Speaking to reporters, Rashford admitted he wanted a move sorted before the World Cup, but has since had to wait until after.
Rashford said: “I was very clear with everyone involved before the World Cup, I wanted it (a move) done before. If it’s not, I wanted it to wait until after. I want to be fully present in the moment.”
United’s non World Cup players returned for pre-season training last Thursday and are poised to play their first friendly against Championship side Wrexham in Finland on Saturday.
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