Sir Jim Ratcliffe might struggle to find a buyer for Marcus Rashford next month (Image: GETTY)
co-owner may struggle to offload due to his wage demands and a lack of interest from other teams, according to reports. in order to take on a ‘new challenge’ elsewhere. It has been reported that United would be happy to let him leave, either in January or at the end of the season.However, the finances that would need to be involved in any deal will make things difficult, according to the . It is said that Rashford is currently earning around £325,000 per week, with many top clubs unlikely to be keen on paying that figure.
The forward has admitted to wanting a move away from Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)
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The report states it will be ‘tricky’ for United to find a buyer under these conditions, meaning Rashford may need to reduce his demands. have been linked with the 27-year-old for several years and were reportedly offered the chance to sign him earlier this year. However, it is said they are not currently interested in doing business with United.In recent windows, the French giants have adopted a different transfer strategy from the one which previously saw them sign big-name players on exorbitant contracts. They now tend to favour young players with high potential rather than already established stars.It suggests Rashford is unlikely to move to the Parc des Princes next month unless a cut-price agreement can be reached. United are said to be looking for a transfer fee of around £40million in exchange for his signature.
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Only time will tell if Rashford will depart Old Trafford over the coming weeks, with seemingly holding out hope that he will change his mind.The United boss was quizzed on the situation in his press conference on Wednesday and made it clear that he wanted Rashford to stay and fight for his place.”What I want is to take the best of Marcus Rashford, like the rest of the players,” said Amorim. “I don’t talk about the future, I just talk about the present and I want the best from each other.”I just want to win and help the team be better. We are better with Marcus Rashford, that is simple. We will try different things to push Marcus to the best level that he has shown in the past.”This kind of club needs big talent and he is a big talent so we just need him to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.”