Marcus Rashford is reportedly on the verge of leaving Manchester United, with AC Milan set to make a formal approach for the forward. Rashford has expressed a desire for a “new challenge,” and his camp has been in talks with several European clubs to explore potential moves. AC Milan, in particular, is keen on signing the England international, with Milan’s advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a former teammate of Rashford, having publicly mentioned his interest in speaking to him about a transfer.
Rashford’s future at United is uncertain, especially after he was excluded from the FA Cup squad in a recent match against Arsenal. United manager Ruben Amorim hinted that he may need to make tough decisions regarding his squad, leaving Rashford’s future up in the air. While the club has not ruled out a departure, it is believed that United’s preference is to loan out Rashford if he were to leave. AC Milan is seen as a strong contender for his signature, although Borussia Dortmund has also shown interest. However, Dortmund’s pursuit could be complicated due to Rashford’s high wages.
Milan faces restrictions on registering English players due to Serie A regulations, which limit them to one UK-based player per season. As a result, they must choose between Rashford and Manchester City’s Kyle Walker, who is also reportedly exploring a move abroad. Milan had previously been interested in Walker, but the signing was blocked due to the arrival of new manager Sergio Conceicao.
United has maintained a positive relationship with Dortmund, having loaned Jadon Sancho to the German club last season, and the deal worked well for all parties involved. While Dortmund’s financial situation might make a move for Rashford challenging, they have a history of loaning players from United, making it a potential avenue for the forward’s future.
In addition to Rashford, United is also in talks regarding other transfers. The club has agreed to sign 17-year-old Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, with Leon set to undergo a medical ahead of finalizing a pre-contract agreement. The move is part of United’s ongoing efforts to address the left-back position, which has been problematic due to injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
Meanwhile, Real Betis and Olympiacos have expressed interest in United winger Antony. United is open to offers for the Brazilian, and a loan move is considered the most likely option. Betis, in particular, is in the market for a winger following the sale of Assane Diao to Como.
As for Rashford, his future remains uncertain, with AC Milan poised to make a formal move and Borussia Dortmund continuing to monitor the situation. United’s decision will likely depend on the terms of any potential loan deal, as they look to navigate the January transfer window while maintaining their squad depth.
