While there are certainly some sections of the Manchester United support who would buy into the idea of cashing in on Marcus Rashford this summer – particularly with PSG planning for life after Kylian Mbappe – we feel almost duty-bound to play devil’s advocate.
Ok, even Marcus Rashford’s greatest admirers would have to admit that this season, at least compared to Erik ten Hag’s first campaign in the Old Trafford dugout, has been a bit of a let down.
Manchester United’s number ten became the first player in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era to hit 30 goals in all competitions during 2023/24. Nearly 12 months on, he is yet to even break into double figures.
But, if United did decide to consider offers, just where on earth do Ineos go for a replacement? Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? He too has endured a drop-off after a stellar 2022/23. Vinicius Junior? Impossible. Gabriel Martinelli, the one-time Red Devils trialist, is not leaving Arsenal.
Luis Diaz and Phil Foden are, for obvious reasons, untouchable for Man United.
Nico Williams and Antonio Nusa may turn into elite-level operators but, equally, they may not. Even Rafael Leao, the twinkle-toed talisman of AC Milan, is not fit to lace Rashford’s boots, according to former Italy, Roma and Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano.
Who could replace Marcus Rashford at Manchester United
Leao, elegant yet explosive, is perhaps the player closest to Rashford – stylistically-speaking – on the market. He too is not immune to lengthy goal droughts, however, having gone five months without a single Serie A strike from September to the end of February this season.
