As rumors about Marcus Rashford’s future rage, he was spotted watching Manchester United at Old Trafford from the stands.
‘Come on the boys’ was the caption Rashford used when he shared his perspective on events on Instagram.
Instead of picking the wantaway star, head coach Ruben Amorim decided to leave three spots open on the bench while Rashford watched the 2-1 Europa League tie from his seat.
Rio Ferdinand, a former defender for Manchester United, said that the head coach’s action implied that the team wanted the player to leave.
At full time on TNT Sport, Ferdinand stated, “I believe that (his exclusion) is an indication of what the club want to happen.” “I believe they wish to free him.”
For him, I believe he has to visit a different club, a different circumstance, and a different setting. In that regard, I believe it’s best for Manchester United as well as himself.
“I used to always remember him smiling when he first came on the scene and started scoring goals. He looked like a little kid who couldn’t believe he was here, living the dream.”
It’s been a while since I’ve seen that face and those feelings. Too long. I also want players to be happy.
He hasn’t seemed to enjoy playing football here over the past few years, so I believe it would be best for everyone if he moved on. I believe those in the background who have the power to make such choices are making every effort to do so.
Rashford made the post while working out with the United team at Carrington on Wednesday in preparation for the Red Devils’ match in Europe.
During group activities, he was seen grinning, and other photos showed that he was paying attention.
Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona are among the teams interested in the player; on Tuesday, Rashford’s representatives spoke with Deco, the director of Barcelona.
Dortmund is becoming a less likely destination for the Manchester United forward, though, as the German team has been priced out of the opportunity to sign him.
They were among the clubs negotiating with the player’s team, but his weekly salary of £350,000 has almost eliminated the German team from consideration for his signature, even if it is just temporary.
After making a determined attempt to persuade the striker that he could have the same impact as Jadon Sancho the previous season, the team had been in the lead to sign him.
United requested that the loan charge and performance-based bonuses be included in the same arrangement.
Dortmund’s predicament is made more difficult by the dismissal of head coach Nuri Sahin after the team’s Champions League loss to Bologna on Tuesday night, which was their fourth straight defeat.
If the price drops, the transaction might still be reexamined in the last several days. Kevin Schade of Brentford is also a target for Dortmund, although his price tag is £45 million.
Earlier this month, Mail Sport revealed that Barca had met with Rashford’s group, and that the attacker was being followed by a number of European teams.
There was a rush to sign Rashford after he declared in December that he was “ready for a new challenge” away from Manchester United.
Although Rashford has reportedly always preferred Barcelona, they would have to compromise on the cost of a loan agreement given his £350,000 weekly salary.
Additionally, Rashford’s agents and Catalan club officials, including Deco, the sports director, have now held additional discussions.
The negotiations took place in Lisbon, where Barcelona will play Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.