Marcus Rashford has reportedly received a ‘green light’ to sign for another club as Manchester United are ‘ready to follow the Jadon Sancho blueprint’.
Rashford recently revealed that he wants to leave Man Utd as he is “ready” for a new challenge after being omitted from Ruben Amorim’s squad for the Manchester derby.
The 27-year-old is linked with several European and Saudi Pro League sides with La Liga giants FC Barcelona mooted as one possible destination.
Earlier this week, a report claimed Man Utd are in favour of a swap deal as they have been deemed the ‘perfect destination’ for one of Barcelona’s wantaway stars.
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A new report from Football Insider claims Barcelona are ‘readying a bid’ for Rashford, while Man Utd have given their ‘green light’ for this move.
It is also noted that they are ‘ready to follow the Sancho blueprint’ as an alternative transfer has Rashford ‘unconvinced’.
‘The Red Devils loaned Jadon Sancho out to Borussia Dortmund last January and they are ready to follow that blueprint by green-lighting a similar exit for Rashford.
‘Sources say a permanent exit for the 27-year-old in the mid-season window is “highly unlikely”.
‘Saudi Pro League clubs could be the only avenue open to the England international if he wants to leave Old Trafford permanently – and Rashford is unconvinced.’
‘Meanwhile, Barcelona are keen to bring the versatile forward to Catalonia and help in the rehabilitation of his form and transfer value.
‘It remains a difficult deal to do due to Barca’s financial situation and Rashford’s astronomical wage but it is believed United are ready to make it happen.’
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Despite this, The Athletic’s David Ornstein has indicated that Rashford’s situation is far from over, though he is ‘one to watch in the weeks ahead’.
‘Considering he is currently not playing and earns an extremely high wage, it is hard to envisage a January sale; that would more likely materialise in the summer.
‘What might be more sensible is a loan. It would give him the chance to get back on track and rebuild his value before the issue is revisited post-season.
‘Taking Rashford on a temporary basis should also avoid whoever gets him having to cover the whole of his salary.
‘United have previously benefited from similar arrangements in the cases of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at Borussia Dortmund and Getafe respectively.
‘There is no indication they are pursuing such a route yet, but it is one to watch in the weeks ahead.’
