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Manchester United open to selling Rashford for £30m offer

Published 30 July 2026

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the summer transfer window progresses, with the club reportedly open to selling the 28-year-old forward and the player himself said to be ready for a permanent departure. Rashford has returned to the club for preseason training following a post-World Cup break after his involvement with England, but his long-term status is a subject of intense speculation.

Manager Michael Carrick is reportedly willing to reintegrate Rashford into the first-team squad for the upcoming season. However, the club's hierarchy is said to prefer a sale, partly due to the player's significant wages, reported to be between £300,000 and £350,000 per week. Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he contributed 14 goals and 14 assists, but the Spanish champions opted not to activate a purchase option reported to be worth £26 million, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has stated that Rashford has no plans to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, where his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo plays. According to Romano, the idea from Rashford's camp is to either stay at Manchester...

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