According to sources, AC Milan is interested in signing Marcus Rashford on loan this month, casting doubt on the forward’s future at Manchester United. Since being left out of the matchday squad for last month’s 2-1 triumph over Manchester City, the 27-year-old, who has lost favor at Old Trafford, has not played. Rashford has openly stated that he wants a “new challenge,” which has fueled rumors that he is leaving.
Rashford is allegedly a target for AC Milan, who are having trouble scoring goals in Serie A right now. Due to the injuries sustained by Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, the team is in need of reinforcements. Milan, who are currently in ninth place in the league and 17 points behind leaders Napoli, see Rashford as a possible answer to their attacking problems.
Rashford’s huge £325,000 weekly salary has attracted few bidders, despite United’s willingness to let him go. According to reports, the club is looking for a permanent transfer of £40 million, but they are also thinking about a loan agreement with a buyout clause. With former United player Zlatan Ibrahimović reportedly involved in determining the club’s possibilities, Milan has emerged as a major candidate.
A January transfer to La Liga now looks doubtful, despite Rashford’s apparent preference for a move to Spain. Rashford returned to the bench for United’s 2-0 loss at Newcastle on December 30, although he did not play in the match after missing three straight games under manager Ruben Amorim.
Rashford’s future is still up in the air as the January transfer season goes on, since he is reportedly unable to practice this week due to illness. Rashford’s next moves will be constantly monitored, regardless of whether he stays at United or moves to AC Milan or another team.