Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford appears likely to leave Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, with the Red Devils willing to consider a loan offer, according to reports.
The England international was left out of the 20-man squad to face Manchester City Manchester derby on Sunday Alejandro Garnacho is another surprising absentee.
Rashford had to watch from his home Manchester United With goals from Bruno Fernandez and Amad Diallo, the team beat the defending Premier League champions 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, achieving their best result of the season.
The result leaves United in 13th place in the Premier League. Premier League standings But after 16 games they have closed the gap on fifth-placed Citizens to five points.
Ruben Amorim has only been United manager since mid-November, but the Red Devils have already been linked with a number of potential new signings who would fit into the former Sporting Lisbon boss’ system.
Rashford is one of the players who could become expendable in Amorim’s first season in charge, with the 27-year-old the focus of reports last week Manchester United set to sell in January with ‘maximum offer’.
Spanish publication now Pick up and drop off service insist that Manchester United are “prepared to sell” Rashford in the January transfer window as they look to bring in some new faces.
Rashford “appears to have been left out” of Amorim’s plans and “could leave in January” after the Manchester United boss left him out of the squad against Manchester City, “sending a warning about his role in the squad A clear message about the role in ”.
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The Manchester United striker’s relationship with Amorim “seems distant” and the Red Devils are “considering putting him in the transfer market in order for him to leave to find new horizons”.
“One of the potential options being considered by the Manchester United board is the possibility of a loan transfer with a compulsory purchase option, which would allow the club to free up space in the squad while receiving financial compensation in the future.”
Journalist Graeme Bailey insists Amorim dropped Ganacho and Rashford during his first month at Manchester United because of their “attitudes”.
Bailey told focus of unity: “I was told that the club had no problem with the way Amorim handled the matter.
“He has made it clear to both men that he does not like the attitude shown by both men and he has chosen this moment to make his expectations clear to the whole team.
“Amorim has a certain level and any player who wants to play for him has to have a certain level of professionalism, attitude and commitment.”
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