Marcus Rashford, aged 27, has recently been excluded from the matchday squad four times in a row by his coach Amorim. Although he was recalled to the bench during Manchester United's 0-2 loss to Newcastle, he did not get the chance to play. It now seems inevitable that he will leave the club.
Last month, Rashford stated in an interview that he is "ready for a new challenge," and the senior management at Manchester United also believes that parting ways would be the best solution for both parties.
Currently, Rashford earns a weekly wage of £325,000 at Manchester United, which is a significant obstacle for potential buyers. In response, Manchester United has taken a step back and is willing to accept loan offers. However, due to their requirement that the other party must pay a loan fee plus cover most of Rashford's salary, it remains difficult to attract most European teams.
While Rashford has not yet received any offers from top European clubs, there has been a steady stream of interested Saudi Arabian teams, as well as Turkish clubs expressing interest.
According to Samuel Luckhurst, editor-in-chief of the Manchester Evening News, Rashford has rejected lucrative contracts worth £35 million per year from three Saudi League clubs and ruled out the possibility of joining a Turkish club.
Rashford prioritizes his personal career, aiming to return to peak form before the 2026 World Cup.
In previous interviews, Rashford spoke about the World Cup, saying, "It was an incredible experience. If I have the opportunity to participate again, I will give it my all." He is eager to return to the England national team under new coach Tuchel, with his last appearance for the national team being in a friendly match against Brazil last March.
According to the latest news from talkSport journalist Alex Crook, Rashford has decided to join Barcelona at all costs to achieve his career goals.
Despite Barcelona's current financial difficulties and inability to register new players, they are busy dealing with registration issues for Olmo and Victor, but Rashford still considers Barcelona his preferred destination. If the opportunity arises, he is willing to go to Barcelona immediately.
Finally, do you think Rashford still has a chance to play for a top-tier club?