A Manchester United legend has indicated that Marcus Rashford could potentially make a move to arch-rivals Liverpool, acknowledging it would be perceived as the “ultimate betrayal” by the club’s fanbase.
Player’s Current Situation
Rashford, 28, is reportedly set to return to Old Trafford this summer after a successful season-long loan at Barcelona. During his time in Spain, he contributed 14 goals and 14 assists, and experienced La Liga success. While he had hoped to make the move to Barcelona permanent, the Catalan club instead invested £70 million in his England teammate Anthony Gordon. This development leaves Rashford in a complex position upon his return to Manchester following the World Cup.
The England international reportedly fell out of favor during Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United, eventually expressing a desire for a “new challenge” away from his boyhood club. He was subsequently included in Amorim’s designated group of players deemed surplus to requirements, leading to loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
Transfer Speculation and Expert Opinion
Recent speculation has linked Tottenham Hotspur with a move for Rashford as part of Roberto de Zerbi’s rebuilding plans in North London. However, Manchester United icon Teddy Sheringham, renowned for his pivotal role in the 1999 Champions League final, believes a surprising transfer to Liverpool cannot be entirely dismissed.
“Marcus Rashford to Liverpool would feel like the ultimate betrayal to Manchester United fans, but what if Manchester United don’t want him?” Sheringham stated in a recent interview. “Then as a player, you’ve got to do what’s best for you.”
Pathways at Old Trafford
Despite raising the possibility of a sensational switch to Anfield, the former England striker did not rule out a future for Rashford at Manchester United. Sheringham suggested that a return to the first-team squad remains a possibility for the Manchester-born player. Rashford still has two years remaining on his contract, which reportedly earns him £325,000 per week, and will rejoin the club under new manager Michael Carrick.
“Manchester United should be in control of the Marcus Rashford situation, not Marcus Rashford. He is still a Manchester United player,” Sheringham asserted. “That’s what happens when you sign these big, long contracts, and he was happy to sign it at the time to get more money. All of a sudden, he’s not happy and he wants to leave. Back in my days as a player, if you had a contract, you weren’t going anywhere, and it works both ways too. If there’s a contract that’s been signed, both parties should honor that contract.”
Sheringham added, “But United can try and manipulate the situation to get the best outcome for what they need. He’s a United player, so why not utilize that situation to get that extra forward back in the squad that Michael Carrick needs? Can they ease the situation and make it work? He’s playing at a World Cup and scoring goals. He’s in your squad. Make the most of it.”
He concluded, “If Rashford came back firing on all cylinders for Manchester United, working hard for the team at Old Trafford, then everyone is going to be happy, aren’t they? These things can quickly be forgotten in football.”
