Marcus Rashford summer transfer reality as Manchester United face £40m issue

Manchester United might have to take a hit if they decide to cash in on forward Marcus Rashford this summer.

The academy graduate has had a difficult season at Old Trafford, with his poor form leading to him losing his place in the England squad for this summer’s European Championships. After scoring a total of 30 goals in the previous season, Rashford managed just eight in the 2023/24 campaign.

It has led to suggestions that he could be sold in the summer transfer window with a move away from United maybe being the best solution to re-find his form. United would then be able to cash in and potentially reinvest the money on bringing other players in.

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It means Erik ten Hag, or whoever is in charge after the post-season review, will have a decision to make over Rashford’s future. If they do decide to sell, then the club would potentially be losing £40 million compared to what the player was worth just two years ago, according to a former Premier League chief.

“I think Rashford could well be off, former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider. “It would be a surprise, but I think he’s been unsettled this season.

“There could well be another couple of midfielders out the door as well, but the forward line is really where they have to strengthen, Rashford himself may want to go. I’ve seen Paris Saint-Germain linked for a long time, and a move to Europe may make sense.

“A while ago, he would’ve been a £100m player. Now, if he wants to move – we could see something as low as £60-70m.