Manchester United Striker Marcus Rashford 'Ready For New Challenge'

The England international was conspicuously absent from Manchester United’s squad during their derby victory over City on Sunday, a move that has further fuelled speculation about his future. The club, now under the stewardship of new head coach Ruben Amorim, is reportedly open to selling Rashford during the January transfer window. However, his substantial £365,000-per-week wages may pose a challenge in finding a buyer, potentially necessitating a below-market transfer fee to ease his exit.

In the interview Rashford stressed his desire to leave the club on good terms. “If I know that a situation is already bad, I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past, and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me,” said Rashford.

Despite being a regular starter under Amorim, who was appointed last month, Rashford was omitted from the squad for the derby, alongside fellow forward Alejandro Garnacho. Amorim, explaining his decision, emphasised the importance of professionalism both on and off the pitch. “It’s about performance in training, performance in games, the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you engage with your teammates, the way you push your teammates,” he said.