December 27th 2024.
Marcus Rashford has spent his entire career at Manchester United. However, recent reports suggest that his time at the club may be coming to an end. Tottenham Hotspur have expressed their stance on signing the forward, and it seems like he may be leaving Manchester United on loan in January.
The 27-year-old's future at Old Trafford has been cast into doubt as he has been excluded from the first-team by Ruben Amorim. Despite starting well under the new United head coach, scoring three goals in his first two Premier League games, Rashford has not made it into the last four matchday squads. Amorim has made it clear that until Rashford shows more in training, he will not be selected for the team.
After the Red Devils suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Wolves on Boxing Day, Amorim spoke about his decision to keep Rashford out of the team. He stated, "It's always the same reason it's going to be. We have to be the same professionals, I have to be the same guy winning or losing. Losing, I have to be stronger so I will continue with my idea until the end."
In a shocking interview earlier in December, Rashford himself admitted that he was "ready for a new challenge". This has only added to the speculation about his future at his boyhood club. As the January transfer window approaches, many clubs have been linked with signing the England international. However, it is reported that a permanent sale is unlikely until the summer.
Instead, Rashford may leave United on loan until the end of the season. This would give him the opportunity to improve his form and rebuild his reputation, which has taken a hit over the last 18 months. A successful loan spell could also increase his value, as we have seen with young players like Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho.
Many have placed bets on Rashford's next club, with PSG being the favorites at 7/2 odds. Other potential destinations include any Saudi Pro League club at 6/1 odds, Barcelona at 7/1, Arsenal at 8/1, Chelsea at 11/1, and Atletico Madrid at 14/1. However, it seems that Tottenham is not among these possibilities, as they are not interested in signing Rashford.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has expressed his desire to improve his attacking options in January, but it is reported that he is not interested in Rashford. This is due to the club's focus on recruiting younger players who are still developing, as well as the fact that Rashford's position is already filled by club captain Son Heung-min. Additionally, Tottenham is looking for cover for centre-forward Dominic Solanke.
Even a loan deal seems unlikely as the club would have to cover a portion of Rashford's hefty £325,000-a-week wages. When asked about the rumors linking Rashford to Tottenham, Postecoglou responded, "If I looked at everyone we were linked to, I would have no time to do anything else, to be honest. I have got other people to do that part of the process. For us, we've been pretty disciplined in what we're trying to build here and we'll continue to be so."
It remains to be seen whether Rashford will ever wear the United jersey again, as they prepare to face Newcastle on Monday, December 30. As the transfer window draws near, all eyes will be on Rashford to see where his future lies.
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