Five clubs where Marcus Rashford could go next after dropping Man Utd bombshell – opinion | OneFootball

Marcus Rashford’s love affair with Manchester United is seemingly coming to a sorrowful end.

Rashford dropped a bombshell about his future yesterday when he admitted he’s serious about leaving Old Trafford.

Despite spending his entire senior career at his boyhood club, the 27-year-old no longer feels comfortable in Manchester.

With Ruben Amorim’s arrival, many had hoped the versatile forward could reach his former heights after a troubled last season.

Getting on the scoresheet less than a minute into Amorim’s touchline debut seemed like a dream start.

Fast forward a month, and Rashford is on the verge of severing his two-decade association with Man Utd.

Amorim’s decision to omit the Englishman from his matchday squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby was the final straw.

It looks like Rashford’s strained relationship with the club has reached the point of no return.

With the January transfer window on the horizon, let’s examine five potential landing spots for the unsettled superstar.

Bayern Munich

Not long ago, such a deal would’ve been unimaginable.

English players had long been skeptical about moving to the Bundesliga, but that narrative has taken a dramatic U-turn in recent years.

From Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham to Harry Kane and Eric Dier, several high-profile English stars have embraced the Bundesliga, proving that Germany can be a rewarding destination.

Kane’s reunion with Rashford at club level could become a distinct possibility, particularly with the Bavarians ready to part with Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane.

Before Rashford’s noticeable fall from grace, he and Kane formed the backbone of England’s national team.

The chemistry between the pair increases the likelihood of another bromance.

Paris Saint-Germain

Always attentive to opportunities like this, PSG could rekindle their interest in Man Utd’s homegrown forward.

Les Parisiens considered signing Rashford as a long-term replacement for Kylian Mbappe, but negotiations with United never gained momentum.

In the meantime, the perennial Ligue 1 champions have moved on from blockbuster signings, significantly changing their approach under Luis Enrique.

However, the temptation to sign one of Britain’s most famous athletes could be too enticing for PSG to resist.

After cutting ties with Lionel Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, the French giants could make Rashford their next megastar.

Arsenal

While this may seem far-fetched at first look, a transfer that would likely antagonise the Man Utd faithful could be on the cards.

Formerly linked with a switch to North London, Rashford could’ve never imagined wearing another red shirt in the Premier League, especially Arsenal’s.

But now that he’s furious with his superiors at the Theatre of Dreams, joining the Gunners emerges as an ideal chance to enact revenge on Amorim and co.

Adding to this sentiment, Rashford was sharing the dressing room with several Arsenal first-team stalwarts on the national team.

It’s hard to underestimate the level of influence the likes of Declan Rice, Ben White and Bukayo Saka may have on him.

Barcelona

Barcelona’s well-documented financial turmoil had hindered the club’s effort to recruit Rashford a couple of years ago.

Though their finances have marginally improved under Joan Laporta, Los Blaugranas would likely renew their interest if the Man Utd ace became available under favourable circumstances.

Robert Lewandowski is in the autumn of his playing career, forcing Hansi Flick’s charges to scour the market for a suitable candidate to fill the Pole’s shoes in the long run.

Rashford, if given enough support and trust, would be an ideal contender.

Al-Ittihad

Though the least likely destination, Saudi Arabia remains a tangible option for the Englishman.

Al-Ittihad are reportedly plotting an audacious bid for him.

At 27, Rashford is at his peak powers, and any move to the Middle East, no matter how lucrative, would be a significant step back.

If he still harbours any hope of fighting his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s squad, joining a Saudi Pro League club will all but extinguish that possibility.

Again, it’s an unpopular alternative, but it would be the first time financial incentives outweigh professional ambitions.