Explained: Why Man United are right to consider selling Rashford
Manchester United are open to letting Marcus Rashford leave the club in January or next summer.
United want to take the English international off their wage bill to improve their finances and sign better players.
Here are three reasons why the Red Devils should dispose of one of their longest-serving players.
Rashford is highly inconsistent
Rashford is supposed to be United’s most decisive player, but his performances leave a lot to be desired.
The last time he hit double figures in the Premier League was in the 2022/2023 campaign when he scored 17 goals. He scored seven goals last term.
In his previous nine seasons at the club, he scored at least ten goals on just four occasions.
It took Cole Palmer just one season to beat Rashford’s best Premier League goal tally, and the Chelsea man is on course to outscore him once again.
United need a consistent match-winner, and Rashford has proven that he is not one.
Selling Rashford would help United comply with PSR
Selling the English forward would help United comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
He earns £300,000 weekly, making him the club’s second-highest earner. Casemiro is the only player who earns more.
Man United would also earn a sizeable fee if they sell him. He is valued at €60 million, and United are unlikely to negotiate a lower fee.
The proceeds from his sale could be used to finance a move for Viktor Gyokeres or any other quality player on their radar.
Next summer is the best time to sell Rashford
Rashford will celebrate his 28th birthday next October.
Hanging onto him until the following summer would make it more difficult to sell him for a respectable fee.
A move to the Saudi Pro League could be feasible, but Rashford may not be open to the idea.
Selling him next summer would guarantee interest from clubs in England and Europe, thus increasing United’s chances of receiving close to his valuation.
Stats from transfermarkt.com.
Article written by Henry Thornton .