Marcus Rashford (Manchester United). Interested: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Saudi Pro League
There is only one name to begin with and that is, even despite his drop-off in form, Rashford and what could arguably be one of the biggest January transfer moves in history.
Rashford has been the darling of Old Trafford since the local lad made his debut in 2016. The now 27-year-old has hit the roughest patch of a career that has had him linked to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among other European elite clubs over the years.
At his peak, he was regarded as an obvious Galactico for Los Blancos to target in Spain – in some regards, a long-term successor for Madrid’s former United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. More recently, with Kylian Mbappe’s protracted move to the Bernabeu, Rashford has also been linked with filling the gap the Frenchman has left in Paris.
Now, the future is wholly unclear. Rashford lost his place in the England squad last year and missed out on Euro 2024 – a hammer blow for a player who had been one of the first on the team sheet for his country for so many years and, in terms of age, is reaching the peak of his career. New Manchester United coach, Ruben Amorim, has been brutal and quite clear in his handling of Rashford since he replaced Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. The Portuguese says United are a better club with Rashford but four matchday squads have passed without the inclusion of the forward, who has clearly suggested his time with the club is coming to an end.
