Marcus Rashford has cast doubt on his future at Manchester United by expressing his readiness for a “new challenge.” Following his omission from the squad during United’s recent 2-1 victory over Manchester City, speculation has risen regarding his potential departure from the club.
In an interview with journalist Henry Winter, Rashford stated, “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave, it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings.’ You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”
Rashford, who was previously linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain when his contract was set to expire in 2023, extended his stay at Old Trafford last year. However, with new manager Ruben Amorim recently dropping him for the Manchester derby, his future seems uncertain. Reports suggest that Manchester United may be open to selling him by the summer, and Sky Germany has indicated that the club would entertain top offers during the January transfer window.
Here are five potential destinations for Rashford:
Paris Saint-Germain: The French champions have been linked with Rashford for several seasons, and with no clear replacement for Neymar on the left wing, he could fit in seamlessly.
Bayern Munich: The German giants showed interest in Rashford earlier in the season. With England captain Harry Kane now at Bayern, he could help persuade Rashford, but competition from Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry would be fierce.
Barcelona: After missing out on Nico Williams last summer, Barcelona reportedly turned their attention to Rashford. While they have depth in wide positions, Rashford’s ability to play centrally could be valuable as Robert Lewandowski ages.
Arsenal: The Gunners have a history of signing players from rivals, and a move to Arsenal under Mikel Arteta would allow Rashford to remain in the Premier League, which could be appealing.
Chelsea: Although Chelsea’s left flank is well-stocked with players like Jadon Sancho, Joao Felix, and Pedro Neto, a move could still be possible, especially if circumstances change with other players, such as Mykhailo Mudryk facing a potential ban.
With Rashford’s future uncertain, it remains to be seen what decisions he and Manchester United will make in the coming months.