There is still a lot of time left in the January transfer window and Manchester United could yet be one of the Premier League’s busiest clubs.
The United owners want to bring in new signings for Ruben Amorim to work with but must make at least one high-profile sale to comply with the Premier League’s rules on Profit and Sustainability (PSR).
Due to his homegrown status, which makes him a significant financial asset, Alejandro Garnacho has been put up for sale. Garnacho is wanted by Napoli following Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Argentine isn’t the only United first-team player making headlines though.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces new Marcus Rashford challenge
After being told he is welcome to leave Old Trafford, Marcus Rashford wants to join Barcelona.
Unsurprisingly, the English winger has emerged as a target for several other clubs. In Europe, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Rashford, but he also has admirers in the Premier League.
Until now, remaining in England has been an unlikely outcome for United’s number 10. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has blocked Rashford joining a domestic rival.
The British billionaire’s stance has been firm but the longer the transfer saga goes on, the more likely he is to consider reversing his initial decision.
Knowing how desperate the Red Devils are to raise funds, according to GiveMeSport, West Ham are ‘willing to play the waiting game’ to land Rashford.
The Hammers already know they can’t afford to cover all Rashford’s wages, reported to be a staggering £375,000-a-week (Capology), so Technical Director Tim Steidten has pinned his hopes on the 27-year-old failing to agree on a move overseas.
Rashford ‘open’ to joining West Ham
And the Hammers’ hopes of pulling off what would be a stunning piece of business have been boosted by Rashford’s willingness to spend the remainder of the campaign in London.
Very unlikely to be able to sign the forward permanently in the summer, West Ham would like to maximise their chances of finishing as high as possible by bringing the United star in temporarily.
For fans of both clubs reading these latest reports, minds will be cast back to Jesse Lingard’s short-term loan in 2021. The now-FC Seoul star enjoyed a fantastic six months at the London Stadium where he netted nine goals and registered a further four assists in just 16 games in all competitions.
The 32-year-old opted against completing a permanent transfer the following season, but who knows, maybe if Rashford ends up experiencing the same success under Graham Potter, he’ll avoid making the same mistake as his former teammate.
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