European giants Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain are showing renewed interest in exiled Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, TEAMtalk has revealed.
The 27-year-old shocked the footballing world when the Man Utd man said he was “ready for a new challenge and the next steps” in an interview last month.
Despite a bright start under new head coach Ruben Amorim, Rashford has not featured for the Red Devils since their Europa League win at Viktoria Plzen on December 12.
During his time away from the first team, which was apparently due to his poor attitude and application in training, the England foreigner has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford; however, it remains to be seen, he will leave in January or this summer.
While Rashford himself hit out at the “ridiculous” claims he is stepping up his efforts to leave the club, our sources can confirm that Dortmund and PSG, despite rumours suggesting otherwise, are keeping tabs on him.
Rashford, along with team-mate Joshua Zirkzee, are currently on the market as United look to shuffle their attacking options. The Red Devils are open to evaluating offers for both players but are unwilling to drop their asking prices for the pair.
For instance, United want around £50-60m (€60-72.3m, $62m-75m) for Rashford and this approach reflects their need to generate funds and that they need to sell before they can buy. We understand that in the next few days, important developments are expected for Rashford. PSG remain in the race for him after registering their interest last summer.
They see him as a flexible forward option and Dortmund see him as a potential quality addition to strengthen their team. The German team, which would possibly look to repeat the loan trick it did with Jadon Sancho in 2024, can also take concrete. steps to assess what is and is rarely very imaginable with Rashford when it comes to a deal.
TEAMtalk has shown that 3 Saudi Pro League are keen to introduce United’s academy product to the Middle East, with Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al Qadsiah all “paying attention” to Rashford’s situation.
Incidentally, we sense that United are unlikely to do business in the Premier League aspect mid-season for the player, who has also been linked with a move to Major League Soccer.
The Red Devils are yet to secure a formal offer for their disgraced striker, whose contract runs until the summer of 2028.
Our appeals had revealed in the past that United’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, was looking to reduce the club’s salary bill in a bid to free up budget for his underperforming side.
Rashford and Casemiro are at the top of the pile for big earners, so moving them on may be a shrewd move financially. An intriguing few weeks lies ahead for many parties.
United manager Amorim has reportedly approved the departure of two young players in the January transfer window, still on loan.
It has been claimed that left-back Harry Amass, 17, and central midfielder Dan Gore, 20, will be allowed valuable first-team action in the second part of the campaign.
Former United manager Erik ten Hag made several failed attempts to bring his former Ajax player Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, but the midfielder resisted.
However, new reports suggest that the Dutch foreigner is “starting to seriously consider” an exit from United, as his playing time at Barca may remain limited.
Finally, Fabrizio Romano claims that Serie A side Como are close to a deal to sign Assane Diao from Real Betis, which could pave the way for the Spanish side to sign Antony on loan.