Rashford has faced difficulty maintaining strong form throughout the 2023/24 season, with only eight goals and five assists across 40 matches for Manchester United.
Reports from Monday indicate that the club might consider transferring Rashford as part of their summer restructuring efforts, with Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund being the only players deemed untouchable.
Thus, Rashford could potentially be sold, but The Athletic suggests that this would hinge on two conditions being met simultaneously.
Firstly, United would need to receive a substantial offer for him, and secondly, Rashford would have to request a transfer for the offer to be seriously entertained.
United’s preference is to retain Rashford and assist him in regaining the exceptional form he showed in the 2022/23 season, where he scored a career-high 30 goals and added 10 assists in 56 matches.
Earlier this year, 90min reported that Paris Saint-Germain had listed Rashford as one of four potential candidates to replace Kylian Mbappe. Rashford had discussions with PSG in 2022 and 2023 but perceived their interest as a means to negotiate a new contract with United, eventually signing a £325,000-per-week deal last summer.
United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed public support for Rashford, who has recently addressed the criticism he has faced this season.
“I have a lot of sympathy for Rashy,” Ten Hag commented before the 1-1 draw with Burnley. “He had an outstanding season last year, scoring 30 goals, which was the best of his career.
“This season, his performances haven’t matched those levels, and people have been very critical. I believe we need to support him. Everyone should back him and encourage him to return to last year’s form.
“He needs support. We know his potential and need to help him improve. He can perform better than he has this year, as demonstrated by his remarkable performance last year.”
