Manchester United supporters are polarized on the speculated transfer fee for Marcus Rashford, inciting fervent debates within the community. The 27-year-old forward has lost favor with manager Ruben Amorim, having been omitted from matchday squads for four successive games against Manchester City, Tottenham, Bournemouth, and Wolves. Rashford re-entered the match as a substitute during Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle, although his reduced involvement has sparked conjecture on his future. During a December 17 conversation with journalist Henry Winter, Rashford articulated his aspiration for “a new challenge and the next steps.”
Numerous teams, notably Paris Saint-Germain, Al-Ittihad, and Arsenal, have allegedly expressed interest in Rashford. Arsenal’s interest seems contingent upon several conditions, including Raheem Sterling’s return from his loan at Chelsea, which may create an opening in Mikel Arteta’s team. Nonetheless, it is presumed that Arsenal’s interest in Rashford would not impede their further pursuit of Nico Williams or Rafael Leao.
Rashford’s deal with Manchester United extends until June 2028, and he is allegedly earning £375,000 weekly, far surpassing Arsenal’s best earner, Kai Havertz, who receives £280,000 per week. A transfer to Arsenal would probably necessitate Rashford agreeing to a salary reduction. Notwithstanding this, Arsenal is allegedly reluctant to disburse £25 million for him, perceiving him as a supplementary player rather than a pivotal component in Arteta’s strategy.
The conjecture has elicited varied responses among United supporters. A fan rejected the notion, stating, “So they have not contemplated it, have they?” Because they will never achieve that sale price. Another proposed an elevated valuation, stating, “£40-50m is satisfactory.” Conversely, certain fans exhibited a pragmatic perspective, with one asserting, “Arsenal should recognize that he is valued above £25m,” while another commented, “Frankly, at this juncture, I would accept £25m for Rashford.” It is optimal for both him and the club, to be candid.
