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99.69% DEAL DONE: Man Utd set to finalize a swap deal involving Victor Osimhen and Marcus Rashford to address their striker crisis amid relegation worries! ⚽ Football Thuy Pham — 01/03/2025 This follows Rashford’s decision to decline an offer to become the highest-paid English footballer ever.
MARCUS RASHFORD is reportedly at the center of an impressive swap deal with Napoli forward Victor Osimhen.
The Manchester United star, valued at £60 million, has turned down three lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, each worth up to £675,000 weekly, as he remains focused on regaining his spot in the England squad.
Marcus Rashford is expected to depart Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Victor Osimhen could be part of a swap deal involving Rashford.
A transfer to another European club could provide Marcus Rashford the chance he needs to revitalize his career, as Napoli’s Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on acquiring the unsettled Manchester United winger.
United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, under pressure to enhance his squad, aims to leverage Conte’s interest in Rashford, 27, which could also pave the way for United to target Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, carries a £62 million release clause and could potentially make the switch to Old Trafford this month. Since joining Napoli from Lille in 2020, he has made a substantial impact, netting 65 goals in 108 Serie A appearances.
Amorim is also interested in reuniting with Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyökeres but has opted not to sign players from his former club until at least the summer.
Facing challenges with a shortage of goal scorers, Amorim benched Rashford due to performance issues prior to United’s 2-1 Premier League derby win against Manchester City on December 15.
Rashford has now missed five consecutive matches, coinciding with United’s decline, which includes three straight league defeats, leaving them in 14th place and close to relegation.
Meanwhile, the forward has turned down lucrative offers from Saudi clubs that would have more than doubled his £315,000 weekly wage to an astonishing £675,000, opting instead to concentrate on his European career.
Rashford has fallen out of favor under manager Ruben Amorim in recent weeks.
Catching the attention of new England manager Thomas Tuchel is a priority for the 60-cap forward, who hasn’t played for his country since March. Although he stated in December that he is ready for “a new challenge,” sources suggest he hasn’t completely ruled out remaining at Old Trafford, where he is contracted until 2028.
Manchester United could gain a significant transfer fee for homegrown Rashford as they aim to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules while providing manager Ruben Amorim with the funds to reshape the squad. United expressed interest in Victor Osimhen last summer, but potential transfers to Chelsea and Saudi clubs fell through.
The £35 million-per-year offer from Saudi clubs is nearly 70% higher than the £400,000 weekly salary that England captain Harry Kane earns at Bayern Munich. Three Saudi clubs have made offers for Rashford.
Victor Osimhen’s situation at Napoli has been complicated under Antonio Conte, leading to his loan to Galatasaray. Despite this, Napoli currently sits second in Serie A, with Rashford’s former Manchester United teammates Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay playing crucial roles.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is actively pursuing a move this January. According to SunSport, he is negotiating with sports agency Stellar to facilitate his transfer, potentially working with his brother, Dwaine Maynard, on the negotiations.
However, Bayern Munich has already turned down a deal involving Rashford, and Juventus has shifted focus to United’s Joshua Zirkzee for a loan, citing concerns about Rashford’s wage demands.