According to the latest report from the Daily Mail, Marcus Rashford is increasingly unlikely to feature for Manchester United again, while the club is also eager to offload goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer.
The report indicates that United want Rashford to leave in the upcoming transfer window. Although Barcelona is keen on keeping him, the player himself wishes to stay at the Camp Nou. With the World Cup approaching, Rashford is eager to clarify his future as soon as possible, making a swift resolution beneficial for all parties involved.
Rashford’s representatives—his brothers Dwaine Maynard and Dane Rashford—were present at the Camp Nou on Sunday as the 28-year-old opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick in a 2-0 win over Real Madrid. However, Manchester United have rejected Barcelona’s proposals for another loan deal or a renegotiation of the existing €30 million (£26 million) buy option.
If no compromise is reached, a return to Old Trafford this summer cannot be entirely ruled out. Yet, despite United’s urgent need for a left winger, it seems highly improbable that Rashford will wear the red shirt again. The club is committed to slashing its wage bill, and with Casemiro leaving at the end of the season, Rashford would become the highest earner on a weekly wage of £315,000.
Arsenal and Bayern Munich are both monitoring Rashford’s situation, but sources suggest neither has initiated contact with United. Similarly, Andre Onana is not willing to be a backup goalkeeper on a £120,000-per-week contract. Trabzonspor wants to retain the Cameroonian, but unlike Rashford’s loan, Onana’s deal contains no buy clause.
Regarding Rasmus Hojlund, if Napoli secure Champions League qualification, they are obligated to permanently sign him for £38 million. Beyond potential transfer fees from Hojlund, Rashford, and Onana, United will also free up significant wages as Casemiro and Jadon Sancho’s
