European giants eyeing surprise swoop for red-hot United star, they are ready to meet INEOS’ full demands – report

With Manchester United needing reinforcements across multiple areas of the squad, INEOS will need to be smart when it comes to player sales. This explains why the co-owners are so eager to get rid of Marcus Rashford as his sale will count as pure profit. Barcelona have opted not to trigger the £26 million buy option in the Mancunian’s loan agreement despite the impressive numbers he registered last season. The Catalans were asking for a discount or another loan, which INEOS refused to entertain as they feel they can get better value from elsewhere. Marcus Rashford: where will he end up next season? There is plenty of interest from Premier League clubs, but the Red Devils would ideally like not to strengthen a direct rival. The Englishman would also prefer to join a foreign club, with Bayern Munich emerging as possible suitors recently. The only problem is that the Bavarians do not want to match the 28-year-old’s current wages. This delay has allowed another European giant to enter the fray. According to Fanatik, Galatasaray are keen to strengthen out wide and they feel the England international’s skillset makes him the perfect recruit. Galatasaray ready to match United’s asking price They have Champions League football to offer and their squad boasts star-studded names, which they hope will convince Marcus Rashford to come to Turkiye. United will not mind as the Turkish giants are ready to pay an initial £26 million and will also include add-ons to sweeten the deal. “After Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in Barcelona, ​​the Catalan club decided not to exercise their purchase option to bring him back to the club. Marcus Rashford has become one of the most sought-after names in the market and Galatasaray has mobilized all its resources. “It is stated that the management is highlighting the Champions League factor in order to convince the player. It is stated that head coach Okan Buruk wants a versatile and top-level player in the attacking line. Galatasaray trying to convince Marcus Rashford “It was noted that Rashford’s profile aligns with the technical staff’s expectations. The star footballer, who can play both on the wings and behind the striker, is considered to be able to significantly improve Galatasaray’s attacking power with his speed, effectiveness in one-on-one situations, and goal-scoring contributions. “Galatasaray, who are also working extensively on the financial aspects of the transfer, are reportedly exploring different formulas to meet the player’s high salary expectations. It is rumored that the club management has allocated approximately 30 million Euros for Rashford’s transfer fee, and this figure could rise further depending on the circumstances.” Gala are exploring different ways to meet the forward’s expectations with regards to wages. Whether they can convince Marcus Rashford to come to the Turkish Super Lig will be interesting to see. Feature image Stephen Pond via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25