Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick thinks very highly of both Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho. However, according to recent reports, the German’s desire to aid both youngsters’ development is set to come at a price.
That’s according to a recent report from El Nacional, who claims a surprise candidate to be offloaded by the German tactician is wide-attacker and fan-favourite Marcus Rashford.
Rashford, 24, has been with the Red Devils his entire career after signing up to their youth academy all the way back in 2005.
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Despite bursting onto the scene as a teenager, Rashford’s career has somewhat stagnated over the last couple of seasons.
Not helped by a series of injuries, as well as an abysmal European Championships campaign earlier this summer that saw him miss a crucial penalty in the final, the 24-year-old has known no end to his recent struggles.
However, set to be offered a chance for a fresh start, Rashford is understood to be a target for Joan Laporta’s Barcelona, who have a long-standing interest in signing the England international.
The attacker wouldn’t come cheap though and is expected to cost around £60m (€70m), however, with Cristiano Ronaldo described as ‘untouchable’ and Rangnick reportedly preferring both Greenwood and Sancho, Rashford’s time at Old Trafford could be coming to an end.
CaughtOffside’s Verdict
These latest reports are likely to divide United’s fanbase.
With many fans adoring the English-ace and others not so keen, it is certainly going to be interesting to see how sections of the United-faithful react.
However, although Rangnick is expected to have a lot of control and say when it comes to the side’s transfer policy, given the fact Anthony Martial also looks out-of-sorts and has recently been linked with a January move away (Stretty News), it may be wise for the German to stick with Rashford, at least for a little longer.
One thing is for sure though – with the German boss set to be in charge for at least six months, his success is likely to be measured, not just by league position, but also on whether or not he can restore £76.5m Sancho back to his best form and that may come at the expense of Rashford.
Caretaker managers should not decide who stays or who goes. Rangnick should finish the season with what the players has now. Only the new permanent manager should decide who stays or who goes.
Ronaldo will leave sooner rather than later, so you would think Rashford-Greenwood-Sancho would be United’s attacking force for years to come!
I agreed, if Ronaldo leave sooner, who’ll replace him just only Rashford, he’s big and strong, we should play him every games, he was great before Ronaldo moved in.
i have been saying all season rashford is heading the same path as wellbeck he is ok if all is running for him but as soon as he loses the ball ( which is very often) he just throws his hands up and stops, he doesnt try to retrieve the ball i.e. high press, and if that is what rangnik wants marcus has got a lot of work to do
Grossly overatted player
I don’t see this kind of transfer this January and it will only happen on the summer if Rashford is up for it. There won’t be any major changes to the squad until the new manager is appointed and we are going to lose both Pogba and Lingard this summer. Rashford needs to concentrate more on his game, he has stalled over the last few seasons.
Rashford seems to forget who is paying him.His workrate is atrocious and when he loses the ball which these days is frequent he just stands up and does not even try to get it back.He is not alone in this regard as Pogba and Martial have been getting away with similar carry on for too long.Hopefully the new Manager will deal with this malaise and show them the door. United need him to show these guys and the rest of the squad that the messing is over and that Man Utd is bigger than anyone individual.
Agreed…
Sooner or later Ronaldo will leave and here comes the attacking trio off rashford greenwood and Sancho greenwood
Instead of rashford what is Martial doing there
Rashford is not supposed to be treated like amid he is supposed to concentrate in his game forward
A Clean out is needed, Rashford should go along with Pogba, lingard, Martial and Matic
Rashford has been distracted with non football engagements.
He is the best finisher in recent moments. Lets keep him. he still young and Prime
Rashy’s form has deteriorated in the past 18 months – since his injury and moving into politics (whatever!) – to the point where he is no longer fighting for his place in the team as he should be. It is now up to him to decide if he wants to stay at the biggest club in the world or move on for a fresh start. He has the talent, what he lacks is the belief and commitment. I hope he finds both and quickly as I would love him to stay with us.
A very big no.
M.Rashford is our player.
Rangnick have to consertrate on games but not on scraning of players.
Why is he not convincing the like of Pagba to sign the contract.
We are so sorry if that is how you have come.
I don’t think an interim manager should be selling players. Yes certain players are already on they way out Pogba Martial Cavani Matic possibly Lingard. But to get rid of Rashford with Ronaldo is not going to b at Utd for very long is a risk. I agree beef up the midfield in the January window that is where his focus should be on. He is going to be with Utd after his 6 mths advise the new manager who he should buy.
Remember that guy he just come out from injury raff he need to give him another chance am sure rashford he will be at his best after some games
Haaland came back and started banging goals
Rashford is totally overrated, just because he has scored goals for MU, it does not mean he is untouchable. If we are going to measure him in that manner, what about Hughes, Bechkam, Cantona, VNR, All this superstars left MU, still MU survive. MU cannot have prima donnas anymore. Looking at Rashford now, he is more interested in politics and helping the people in doldrums in UK, it’s better he sticks with the politics then.
RASHFORD HAS BEEN IN THIS TEAM FOR A LONG ENOUGH TIME TO HAVE IMPROVED HIS GAME.HE REPEATS THE SAME MISTAKES OVER AND OVER ie TRYING TO DRIBBLE PAST A CLUSTER OF DEFENDERS AND ALWAYS LOSES THE BALL IN THE PROCESS.HE DOES NOT PASS THE BALL TO A FREE COLLEGUE AND DOES NOT TRY TO RECOVER THE BALL AFTERWARDS.`INTERESINGLY,OUR MANAGERS DO NOT CORRECT THAT HABIT BUT SEEM TO EMBRACE IT.IT IS FRUSTRATING TO US FANS WATCHING BECAUSE THIS IS A LONG STANDING ISSUE.IF THE MANAGER WANTS TO OFFLOAD HIM BECAUSE HE IS UNTEAHABLE,SO BE IT.
CAVANI MARTIAL LINGERD AND SILENT F_JONS
Rashford is not going no one can try that