Marcus Rashford was offered for sale by Manchester United, after he has been lent for the second half of last season after he was out of grace under Ruben Amorim
Newcastle has no plans to sign Marcus Rashford, instead giving priority to a former teammate of Manchester United of his. Rashford, 27, is looking for a new club while his time seems to be at Old Trafford.
The International of England was sent on loan to Aston Villa in January, where United Manager Ruben Amorim made it clear that he was no longer part of his plans. Rashford scored four goals and registered five assists in 17 performances for Villa, who were not convinced enough to activate their £ 40 million option to buy him permanently.
That is still the amount for which United maintains, where Rashford is expected to return for pre-season training next month if no buyer is found. The attacker's preference is to become a member of Barcelona and even to send a Come-Get-Me complea last week.
His brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, was previously seen in Barca Sporting Director Deco in Catalunya. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has also described Rashford as a 'fantastic player'.
But it is unlikely that the LA Liga champions will cough up the asking price of United, because they are currently giving priority to the £ 50 million signing of Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao. In the light of Barcelona's attitude, Newcastle emerged as an alternative destination, also that now also looks like a dead end for the 27-year-old.
The Sun report that Rashford is not on the list of Newcastle goals. Magpies -Baas Eddie Howe wants to strengthen his attack this summer, while they are preparing to return to the Champions League.
But Howe wants to sign ex-alternated winger Anthony Elanga, now from Nottingham Forest, as well as Brighton striker Joao Pedro. Their arrivals would be part of a triple transfer report, including Burnley -goalkeeper James Trafford.
Bournemouth broad man Antoine Semenyo and Villas Jacob Ramsey are also on the radar of the Magpies in contrast to Rashford. The United Outcast will hope that Barca can find a way to sign it in the midst of their precarious financial position.
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During the holiday in Marbella, Rashford was asked by the Spanish YouTube channel Xbuyer if he wants to play Wonderkid Lamine Yamal next to Barcelona. “Yes, certainly. Everyone in the world wants to play with the best,” he replied. “So hopefully we will see.”
Rashford also enjoys life in Spain and adds: “Spain is fun, it's not too far from home. If I train in a long period, my family can come for a few days, it's a nice location and good weather.”