Marcus Rashford’s future hangs in the balance after the Manchester United forward said he is ready for a new challenge – but which clubs will sign him in January?

The 27-year-old striker who likes to cut in from the left wing was left out of United’s squad for Sunday’s derby day clash with Manchester City and looks set to leave the Old Trafford club after almost 20 years.

But the situation is complicated and potential acquiring clubs must weigh up Rashford’s signing against his likely financial needs and whether he fits the position they need to strengthen. There are also comments from Ruben Amorim to consider, with the Manchester United boss saying he believes the side will be stronger with Rashford…

Are there Premier League options for Rashford?

Sky Sports senior football reporter Peter Smith:

“arsenal Maybe it’s the English clubs you think: maybe that’s the connection.

“This won’t be liverpoolthis won’t be Manchester City Considering the competition with Manchester United.

“and chelseathey have a lot of wingers now. They also don’t pay Rashford’s wages.

“Arsenal signed Sterling on loan from Chelsea this summer and they feel it is a good financial deal for them as Chelsea are still paying Sterling until his current season at Arsenal is over. A large portion of the salary.

“So maybe they could do something similar with Rashford, if it was just a loan deal and let him play football and play regularly in the Premier League.

“Arsenal also need some help on the left – Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli haven’t done enough this year.

“But is Rashford good enough on the ball to fit into Mikel Arteta’s system?”

Paris Saint-Germain has long been mentioned as a potential destination – but is the timing wrong?

Sky Sports senior football reporter Peter Smith:

“PSG have just completed this big project to try to move all these galactic battleshipall these superstars: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar…

“They don’t want to be burdened with these super first-team players who are earning hundreds and thousands of pounds a week. They want to bring in young, talented players like Bradley Bakra, who plays on the left where Rashford wants to play. road.

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“So even if you’re talking about PSG, I think PSG have been talked about as a potential destination for Rashford over the last few seasons – he scored a brilliant goal for Manchester United in the Champions League “

Sky Sports European football expert Dougie Critchley:

“I think in 2022 it’s more likely. Bakla has been one of their best players so far this season. He’s scored 10 goals in 13 league games. Desiré Douai is only 19, He can play on the left or as a number 10. They don’t really need another left-winger and I think that’s the story for a lot of clubs in Europe.”

Which clubs in Europe want him? There are a lot of quality left-wing forwards out there…

Sky Sports European football expert Dougie Critchley:

“If you go to Spain, real madrid Got Vinicius Jr. They weren’t letting him go anytime soon. And, with Rashford’s performance, will he move to a club like Real Madrid? Not likely.

“But then you go barcelonathey have Dani Olmo, they have Raphinha, who is one of the best players in Europe so far this season. exist atletico madrid, Diego Simeone still insists on 4-4-2, but they have Samuel Linoa real promising left winger in their book. You go to Germany, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane Bayern Munich – They don’t need a left winger. Jamie Gittens is absolutely great at Dortmund Dortmund. They don’t need a left winger.

“Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko in RB Leipzig Great work being done there. They don’t need him. Even in a club like this AC Milanthey have Rafael Leo.

“You get it. He doesn’t have that many destinations. Whereas a year or two ago it felt like the most likely club might be juventus But they had a young player named Kenan Yildiz who was given the number 10 jersey – a jersey worn by Pogba, Dybala and Del Piero. He plays very, very well on the left side. So they don’t particularly need him.

“You would have expected Rashford to go to those clubs a few years ago when he was having a 30-goal season, when he was doing so well for England… This drop in form couldn’t have come at a worse time.” To him, leftists across Europe do have plenty of cash when the rest of Europe doesn’t have as much cash available. “

Is the answer to stay at Manchester United and join the Amorim project?

Sky Sports senior football reporter Peter Smith:

“I think it’s interesting that Amorim said he was looking for ways to get Marcus Rashford to his best level. I don’t think it’s the first time we’ve heard a Manchester United manager say that.

“We know he’s a great talent. That’s what Amorim said: a great talent. But can he do it consistently? That’s always been Rashford’s question.

“Of course, you have to say that during this period, Manchester United have made a lot of changes in terms of the manager and a lot of changes in terms of personnel around Rashford. Manchester United are not yet where they want to be.” This is true all the time.

“It’s difficult for Rashford, where we really put his career at Manchester United because there have been times when he looked great. Other times it’s been really frustrating.”

“Now we heard from Ruben Amorim, a new manager who came to the club and saw what he was capable of and thought: ‘I can get the best out of this player. level’. But a lot of head coaches have said that before and they haven’t been able to do that for a long time. “

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