After Sancho: Man Utd 'have no intention' of welcoming back academy hero, transfer abroad likely

Manchester United have already made a bold call on one of their biggest names ahead of a crucial summer overhaul.

According to Manchester Evening News, United “have no intention of reintegrating Marcus Rashford into their squad”.

The Red Devils believe that Rashford will move abroad in the summer as he aspires to play for a club that competes in the UEFA Champions League.

The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Aston Villa but has not played in three weeks due to a hamstring strain.

Villa hold a £40 million purchase option, but uncertainty looms over whether they will trigger it.

Paris Saint-Germain, once long-time admirers of Rashford, appear to have cooled their interest.

The Ligue 1 champions have shifted their recruitment focus toward building a younger, more dynamic squad.

Barcelona have now emerged as the frontrunners for Rashford’s signature, though questions remain about their financial ability to pull off the deal.

Once a proud symbol of United’s academy excellence, Rashford epitomised the dream of rising from the youth ranks to stardom.

However, he failed to impress head coach Ruben Amorim with his work ethic.

The Portuguese manager banished Rashford from 11 matchday squads before sanctioning his temporary departure to the Midlands outfit.

Jadon Sancho received similar treatment from former head coach Erik ten Hag.

He is on loan with Chelsea and looks destined to seal a permanent Old Trafford exit this summer.

Rashford has failed to justify his hefty £325,000-a-week paycheck with his inconsistent displays.

Selling him would bring in a sizeable transfer fee and deliver a much-needed boost to United’s wage structure.

The Red Devils will invest the proceeds from his sale to sign a new striker who can compete with Rasmus Hojlund for the number nine spot.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .