According to The Sun, Newcastle United are plotting a loan move for Marcus Rashford this summer. The 27-year-old is free to leave Manchester United, who would ideally prefer a sale, although a loan deal could be a possibility of the Red Devils cannot find a permanent solution to the homegrown star.
The Marcus Rashford situation is causing sleepless nights for those in charge of Manchester United. The attacker spent the last six months on loan at Aston Villa to good effect. But despite having a purchase option on the deal, the two parties are expected to cut ties.
Manchester United had demanded a fee of £40 million for the 27-year-old, and they are set to stick with their asking price during the summer. Paying that much for the attacker is not seen as an issue, but offloading him permanently is a problem given the salary Rashford draws on his Old Trafford contract.
Manchester United are expected to face issues in selling Marcus Rashford, whose preference is to join Barcelona. The Spanish giants have been interested, with their manager Hansi Flick also approving the idea as per some reports, although the Catalan giants have since taken a different route to strengthen their wide position.
Barcelona are well placed to sign Nico Williams as per multiple reports, and now, Fabrizio Romano reported that personal terms with the winger are in place. Hence the chance for Rashford to make a move to the club have all but evaporated, meaning he might have to choose a different option in this window.
Newcastle United are indeed interested in Rashford as they plot a loan deal for the 27-year-old. The Magpies are eager to look closely at the attacker’s situation to find out if a loan deal is a possibility with Manchester United. The other big issue would be his wages, as it remains to be seen whether they are willing to pay a chunk of his salary, which might work for the Red Devils if they cannot offload him permanently.
Newcastle United are looking for attacking reinforcements, as the 27-year-old’s versatility to play on the wings as well as centrally would seem beneficial. Whether he is a replacement they are looking for one of their current mainstays remains to be seen, as Marcus Rashford could be a good signing from many angles for the Magpies, if Manchester United allow another loan for their homegrown star.
