Marcus Rashford is increasingly likely to part ways with Manchester United this summer, with Newcastle United preparing a bid to offer the England international a fresh start in the Premier League. While Rashford has long dreamed of playing for Barcelona, the Spanish giants are prioritizing moves for Luis Diaz and Nico Williams, leaving the United forward exploring other options.
After spending the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, Rashford had the chance to join permanently for £40 million. However, the forward turned down the opportunity, indicating his intention to seek a different challenge elsewhere.
Newcastle now appear to be leading the race for his signature. The Magpies, who will feature in the Champions League next season, believe Rashford could reignite his career on Tyneside. Their plan reportedly involves using him as a rotational option alongside Alexander Isak, who continues to attract interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are determined to make Rashford’s exit a permanent one. With similar plans to offload other out-of-favour stars like Jadon Sancho and Antony, the club sees Rashford’s departure as part of a broader squad overhaul.
Reports suggest Newcastle might propose a season-long loan, though this may conflict with United’s financial strategy. Inter Milan has also been linked with the forward, while Barcelona remain a long-shot destination due to their current transfer priorities.
Former United captain Gary Neville has weighed in on the situation, stating that it’s time for both Rashford and the club to move on. According to Neville, the fact that Villa haven’t pursued a permanent deal signals the end of the road for Rashford at Old Trafford.
With his United journey seemingly at a close and his Barcelona ambitions fading, Newcastle may now be the most viable route for Rashford to rediscover his form and reputation at the top level.