MARCUS RASHFORD’S future looks set to lie away from Manchester United.
SunSport has exclusively revealed that the Red Devils are willing to listen to offers for their academy graduate.
Erik ten Hag is keen to cash in on the 26-year-old after two controversial mid-season partying incidents, one of which caused him to ring in sick and miss training before an FA Cup tie.
United, however, won’t let their once-prolific striker leave the Theatre of Dreams on the cheap.
It’s understood they want at least £80MILLION for their No10, who scored eight goals in 43 appearances last season.
The United brass, however, would be willing to accept an offer in the region of £60m given his dip in form.
News of United’s willingness to part company with Rashford will have no doubt perked up the ears of clubs around the world.
So SunSport thought it’d only be right to go through the five serious contenders to sign the England international.
The Saudi Pro League giants, of course, snapped up the services of Cristiano Ronaldo after his explosive Old Trafford exit following his tell-all interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan in November 2022.
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So they could offer a similar refuge for the under-fire Rashford.
Several other Saudi sides will likely also want to bring the forward to the Kingdom, especially if they don’t have to break the bank with a huge transfer fee.
Rashford has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Emirates over the last 18 months, despite the the North Londoners already have a wealth of attacking talent at their disposal.
It’s been claimed Mikel Arteta – who is understood to be contemplating signing a new striker this summer – is an admirer of the forward.
A move to the capital would be an easy transition for Rashford.
However, whether United will be willing to sell their former star striker to a direct rival remains to be seen.
The La Liga titans are long-term admirers of Rashford and tried to secure his services four-and-a-half years ago.
Barca were linked with a fresh move for the England star last December, although a bid ultimately didn’t materialise.
But with star forward Robert Lewandowski set to turn 36 next month, a summer swoop from the Catalans isn’t beyond the realms of possibility.
Bayern are said to have been keeping tabs on Rashford for several months – despite only signing England skipper Harry Kane last August.
The Bundesliga big boys have reportedly identified the forward as a potential replacement for Leroy Sane.
The Bavarians were pipped to the title by Xabi Alonso‘s high-flying Bayer Leverkusen last season.
So signing Rashford would be a major statement of intent from new Bayern boss Vincent Kompany.
The French champions are in the market for a new striker following Kylian Mbappe‘s departure from the Parc des Princes.
And they are said to have renewed their interest in Rashford before Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid was confirmed.
The Ligue 1 side, of course, are familiar with how good Rashford can be on his day as he scored sensational later winners in their Champions League clashes with United in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons.
So don’t be surprised to see the Three Lions star line up for the Parisians next season.
