Manchester United sent Marcus Rashford transfer message as time runs out in frustrating talks

The January transfer window is coming to a close, with a "new challenge" for Marcus Rashford looking increasingly unlikely with a limited number of suitable moves for the forward - and Manchester United fans in the Manchester Evening News comments section have been left frustrated by how a difficult situation has been handled.

In December 2024, Rashford gave his now-infamous "ready for a new challenge" interview to the journalist Henry Winter, sparking speculation over his immediate future and how United would respond to his seemingly inevitable departure. A move has not materialised, with nothing firm to go on, and it seems that club and player will have to decide how to move forward with the rest of the season.

Rashford has been left at the fringes of the squad, with Ruben Amorim blaming training performances, but there is no disciplinary issue to handle. The manager has demanded change on the training pitch, saying: "We are waiting for Marcus, if he wants it really really bad. You try to make it something personal but it’s not personal. I have nothing against Marcus. I just have to make the same rules for everybody. For me it’s so simple. It’s always the same answer."

Some fans have been left frustrated by how the situation has been allowed to drag on with both parties. Commenter Anniemause says: “If Amorim really wants Rashford gone why has he done so much to reduce his value and make him unsaleable? I have no problem with him being dropped and indeed if he wants to go or indeed the time is right for him to leave then fine but United have to be smart about it.

"By leaving him out of the squad and talking him down at every press conference all Amorim is doing is reducing his potential transfer fee and making it less