Marcus Rashford is said to be a target for several top European clubs (Image: GETTY)
A former ace could play a major role in deciding the future of , with several clubs in Europe believed to be queuing up for his signature.
Rashford is angling for a January move and seems destined to leave , having been excluded from six of their last seven matchday squads.
A host of clubs have been credited with an interest in signing him, with , and among the biggest teams in the running. The forward has also been linked with , who are said to be exploring a potential loan move.Nuri Sahin, the former player who currently manages the German giants, will have a major role in determining whether Rashford moves to Signal Iduna Park before the end of the window.
Nuri Sahin is said to be pushing for Rashford to arrive at Signal Iduna Park (Image: GETTY)
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He has been the main instigator alongside sporting director Sebastian Kehl, according to . It is said that both figures decided to pursue a move for Rashford after Friday’s defeat to reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The report adds that Dortmund initiated a fresh round of talks over a loan deal for Rashford in the aftermath of that game. However, there is still a chance that he could join another club with AC Milan said to be actively pushing for his signature.
The interest coming from the San Siro is said to be ‘very concrete’, but Milan are facing a challenge due to post- regulations. Italian teams are only allowed two non-EU players per season, with an additional slot available for an English or Albanian player.
Milan have just one spot remaining, which could make their pursuit of Rashford a more complex negotiation than it would initially seem.
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It remains to be seen where the England forward ends up, with time running out for him to secure a move away from Old Trafford this month.
recently suggested that Rashford’s salary could be a sticking point when it comes to finding a new club, given that he is reportedly earning around £350,000 per week.
“It’s a shame and won’t be easy to move on with his wages,” Merson told Sky Sports. “I hate seeing things like this. A talented footballer at one of the biggest clubs in the world is going astray.
“Wherever he goes, PSG or AC Milan, he still needs to take his head with him. I hope he doesn’t look back on his career and think: ‘What have I done?’. It’s a shame.
“I’m gutted for him as I think he has lost his way, doing that interview and saying he wants to move on. Don’t do that at Man United, it’s a phenomenal football club.”