For the particularly younger generation of fans, it’s difficult to imagine a Manchester United side without Marcus Rashford involved in some form.
Even those who harbour concerns over the forward’s suitability to the current setup can likely admit that it’s an upsetting way for him to depart in the current circumstances, which has seen him omitted from all matchday action for three consecutive games.
Whether the decision is coming directly from Ruben Amorim or those higher up at Old Trafford remains to be seen, but it is a questionable state of affairs when a local, homegrown academy graduate is seemingly being frozen out of the squad with little clarity as to why.
One lingering question as the Reds head into their remaining festive fixtures is whether Rashford has already played his final game for the club. United, whom Rashford joined at the age of seven, is all he’s ever known.
Should a January exit be agreed upon as the most suitable outcome for all parties, here are the options at hand for the No.10.
Marcus Rashford’s options if he bids farewell to his boyhood club
- Saudi Arabia
The riches of those Saudi Pro League outfits – like the riches you can acquire when using Tomb Riches casino – make them obvious contenders in the race for any big-name that is made available on the market – especially mid-season, where other clubs are perhaps less willing to sanction a substantial transfer. However, a move to the division would see Rashford pull the curtains on his European career at just 27 years old, which is far from ideal when looking to swap his home comforts for pastures new.
- Paris Saint-Germain
Like those in Saudi, money is no obstacle for the reigning Ligue 1 champions, who previously made an approach for Rashford that was rebuffed by United in 2022. His £350,000-a-week wages are unlikely to be a stumbling block for the Parisians, and they could also look to utilise outcast – and ex-United target – Randal Kolo Muani to form something of a swap deal.
- Arsenal
We know – it’s incredibly far-fetched. But surprisingly enough, numerous ex-professionals have urged both Rashford and the Gunners to join forces.
“Reports today that Marcus Rashford may be moved on by Manchester United,” Joe Cole recently said. “He’d be a hell of a signing! That’s where they have to shop, Arsenal – on the left side. They’ve got to shop for the very, very top players to improve this team.”
