The future of Marcus Rashford is again in the air with his loan from Aston Villa who has come to an end, but he is ready to have options for his next movement with the summer transfer window now open
Now that the Premier League season is now over, clubs have already started plotting their movements for the summer transfer window. Although there are always many different plots unfold at the same time, few will have as much focus as the situation surrounding Marcus Rashford.
The 27-year-old spent the second half of the campaign on loan in Aston Villa after being banned by Ruben Amorim to the Manchester United Wilderness. In general, the graduate of the United Academy made a good impression in Villa Park, which contributed four goals and six assists in all competitions, which earned him a recall for the team of England.
The next chapter of the attacker is currently unknown, but with Amorim who has no signs that he has changed his attitude, it is expected that the exit door of Old Trafford will be stuck to Rashford.
However, a number of parties are linked to a movement. And Mirror Football is taking the potential following options from Rashford this summer, with the window now open.
Aston Villa
In 17 performances in all competitions, of which 10 were as a starter, Rashford contributed four goals and six assists. He made various essential contributions, including his brace of assists in the 2-1 victory of Villa on Chelsea, as well as his impressive display against Paris Saint-Germain, when the Midlanders so close to destroying a 3-1 aggregate deficiency in the quarter finals of the Champions League.
Under Emery, Rashford looked sharp, hungry, focused and clinical. Villa was just short of qualifying the Champions League, but Emery loves the Europa League and would like a team that is good enough to fight in Europe and inland.
Villa, however, already has the sixth highest wage account in the Premier League and may not be able to accommodate the £ 325,000 a week Rashford. From a football perspective, it seems like a solid fit, but with an option of £ 40 million on top of a huge salary, the financial implications can be too steep for Villa.
Tottenham Hotspur
The terrible Premier League campaign of Tottenham Hotspur was overwritten by their Europa League triumph over United, causing them to qualify for the Champions League. The 17th Place Premier League finish of the North Londoners was humiliating, but it is easy to forget the frightening amount of injuries that Spurs had to contend with.
In addition to losing important players such as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke to injuries, Captain and Talisman son Heung-Min have also passed a tough campaign, because his count of seven goals in 30 Premier League performances was his lowest in the 2015 /16 season. With the South Korean that loses its lead for the goal this season, another attacker can be with pace, directness and a clinical lead on the radar of Ange Postecoglou.
Rashford can fit perfectly with the Tottenham boss, especially with its huge Champions League experience. If Tottenham is able to negotiate good transfer costs with United, which certainly has to sell some players after they have missed the prize money to qualify for the Champions League, Rashford may be ideal for traces.
Barcelona
Together with Liverpool Vooruit Luis Diaz, Rashford was recently controlled by Barcelona manager Hansi Flick as a player they admire. The German said: “I don't want to talk about players who are not in my team, but of course Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford are fantastic players. I like them and we will see what happens.”
It has been generally reported that Rashford has ambitions of one day of playing in the Nou -camp, but the Spanish Outlet Mundo Deportivo recently claimed that the representatives of the attacker Barcelona officers told that he would lower his wages, to try to earn a switch to the La Liga Giantants.
Barcelona has again established itself as European heavyweights, won La Liga and reached the semi -final of the Champions League. With Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal who lead the front line, while Dani Olmo and Ferran offer torres, Rashford may have to work hard to make his way in Flick's plans.
If Barcelona makes a serious proposal, it is likely that Rashford would approach the chance, but he should work harder and play better than ever before to release the current stars in Catalunya.
Napoli
Scott Mctominay made the daring decision to leave United and pursue meadows in Napoli, and he was rewarded with a Serie A title and even a reception with the Pope.
The Scot was a BIT part player at Old Trafford before the side of Antonio Conte signed him for around £ 25.7 million. Under the guidance of the former Chelsea manager, MCTominay became an unstoppable goals in the midfielder, who contributed 12 goals and six assists in 34 performances.
How Rashford would enjoy the contest treatment, which also had a positive effect on another former striker in Romelu Lukaku, who scored 14 goals and contributed 10 assists. Conte has demanded new signing sessions, and with Napoli that is also associated with Alejandro Garnacho in the past, it is possible that Conte prefer the experience of Rashford and the advanced.
However, the greatest uncertainty is the future of Conte, as Napoli President Aurelio de Laurentiis seemed to suggest that the Italian could leave. He told Napoli fans during their open-top bus celebration: “I wish conte constant success in his professional life, thanks Antonio.”
AC Milan
Rashford has also seen that Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are moving to AC Milan and enjoy their football. A space could soon open at the Rossoneri, because left-wing player Rafael Leao currently has an uncertain future with the San Siro.
Milan has undergone a difficult campaign this year and registered a disappointing eighth place. New energy and a new attitude may be needed to start the European giants, who won Serie A in 2022 and Rashford can be the one who offers that spark.
However, their lack of European football next season can mean that a movement does not come out, given the necessary funds.