Marcus Rashford makes clear hint about next destination - but where might he go?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Marcus Rashford has been with Manchester United since the age of seven (Image credit: Getty Images)

Marcus Rashford shocked the footballing world when he appeared to suggest he’s considering moving on from Manchester United.

The 27-year-old joined the Manchester United youth setup at the age of seven and has remained at the club ever since, rising through the ranks and establishing himself as a key component of the senior side.

Now, however, Rashford has signalled that he may be open to a new challenge in the near future. Here are some of the destinations he could be considering…

The options open to Marcus Rashford following his Manchester United departure reveal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, speaks to Marcus Rashford of Manchester United as he prepares to enter the pitch as a substitute during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Manchester United and FK Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford on November 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Rashford was recently left out of the matchday squad for the Manchester derby by United boss Ruben Amorim (Image credit: Getty Images)

Speaking to journalist Henry Winter, Rashford said: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.

“I’m halfway through my career, I don’t expect my peak to be now. I’ve had nine years so far in the Premier League and that’s taught me a lot, that’s helped me grow as a player and as a person. So I don’t have any regrets from the last nine years.”

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford

The forward has made 24 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils this season, scoring seven and assisting three. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Winter’s post mentions possible demand in Spain. While Real Madrid are already bursting with top wide talent, seemingly ruling out a trip to the Bernabeu, Barcelona did spend the summer chasing fellow left winger Nico Williams to no avail despite their best attempts, so there may be a glint of an opening at the Nou Camp.

Paris Saint-Germain have long been credited with an admiration for Rashford — and certainly have the money to make a deal happen with all of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi off their books in recent years — but TEAMtalk report that sources at the French club are playing down talk of an approach having failed in their pursuit previously.

The same report reveals Saudi-based interest from Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ittihad, but they believe Rashford is focused on staying in Europe at the moment. Ex-professionals Bacary Sagna and Emmanuel Petit have even suggested a switch to Arsenal in the past, with the pair backing the Danny Welbeck-esque switch to sort out the forward-line gaps at the Emirates Stadium.

But, for now, Rashford is still a United player, as Ruben Amorim was keen to point out in a press conference the next day: “No [I’ve not spoken to Marcus yet]. We gave a day off to the lads. He’s our player and he’s ready for the next game.”

In FourFourTwo’s opinion, though the Manchester-born winger hasn’t matched his 2022/23 self in the past couple of seasons, there will be plenty of top teams willing to take a chance on him for the right price.

We don’t know whether Rashford’s absence from the matchday squad for the Manchester City game has prompted this reveal, but it will be interesting to see how Amorim now handles the situation for upcoming games, especially if a January sale isn’t agreed.