Marcus Rashford missed the Liverpool draw with illness. (Image: Getty)
may have to keep paying a large portion of Marcus Rashford’s wages if they are to offload him in January. Yet again on Sunday, the forward was absent from ’s match day squad as a much improved United squad .
It was sixth successive match where Rashford has been unused, although his Portuguese boss insisted .
Rashford was first axed for the win at on December 15, along with team-mate Alejandro Garnacho.
Just two days later, the ex-England international where he said he believed the time was right for him to now leave Old Trafford. He also said there would be “no hard feelings” when he departed, having come though the United academy ranks.
There has been no shortage of reported interest in the 27-year-old. He’s already , instead said to be favouring staying in Europe to help his international ambitions.
A swap deal with Napoli for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has also been touted. And according to Sky Sports News, are now one of a host of clubs looking to sign Rashford in January.
Ruben Amorim has made it clear Rashford is not part of his plans. (Image: Getty)
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However, the Serie A side seemingly favour a short-term loan deal and are not looking to make a big-money bid. And any temporary deal would require United to pay a large amount of £300,000-per-week wages.
He signed a new deal after the 2022/23 season, ’s first in charge. In that campaign, Rashford scored 30 times in all competitions – his best return in a United shirt – and helped the club win the .
His form has floundered since though, scoring just 15 times in the 18 months since. He also lost his place in the England squad this year, and wasn’t selected by Gareth Southgate for .
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Rashford’s contract runs until June 30, 2028, meaning United are unlikely to be willing to offload the player for a modest fee. And sending him out on loan would represent a risk in terms of his market value.
If he were to perform well abroad, would undoubtedly have more leverage to demand a big amount to sell him in a permanent transfer in the summer. But if Rashford doesn’t perform, and co could also end up covering most of his wages only for interest from elsewhere to dwindle.