Manchester United are reportedly exploring the possibility of offloading Marcus Rashford during the January transfer window, it has been reported. The Sun.
The report claims the club are looking for a solution to an increasingly untenable situation as tensions surrounding Rashford’s role under new manager Ruben Amorim threaten to create a toxic atmosphere in the squad.
Manchester United are considering the loan of Marcus Rashford after the development of the last 48 hours
According to the report, the last 48 hours have caused a great deal of unrest within the club and that the club would prefer him to leave in January, but only if he can reach a loan deal with a non-Premier League club. since they are not. willing to trade him to another league rival.
Rashford’s potential loan exit comes in the wake of his omission from the squad for the Manchester Derby, a decision which also saw Alejandro Garnacho drop. Amorim clarified that the transfer was not due to disciplinary issues but reflected his commitment to select players based on training performance, professionalism and team commitment.
Although Garnacho is back in the fold, Rashford’s situation looks much more complicated. Reports suggest that Amorim sees the England international’s time at Old Trafford coming to an end, with the club seeing a January loan move as an opportunity to reset the situation while maintaining squad harmony.
United are reportedly unwilling to offload Rashford to a Premier League rival, preferring to strike a deal with a club outside of England. The decision underlines a desire to avoid strengthening domestic rivals while providing Rashford with a new environment to rediscover his form.
Interestingly, the player has also admitted that he is ready for a new challenge when pressured by the current situation at Manchester United.
If a loan move materialises, it could act as a springboard to a permanent move in the summer, marking the end of the striker’s long association with the Red Devils.
Rashford’s time at United is coming to an end
Since his break with Louis van Gaal in 2016, Rashford has been a central figure at Manchester United. Known for his pace, talent and eye for goal, he has delivered iconic moments for the club, including crucial goals in big games.
His form, however, has fluctuated in recent seasons and despite flashes of brilliance, Rashford has struggled to consistently perform at the level expected of him.
As the January window approaches, all eyes will be on Old Trafford to see how the Rashford saga unfolds. Whether through a loan move abroad or a more permanent solution down the line, it looks increasingly likely that Rashford’s time at United is coming to an end.