Marcus Rashford is out in the cold at Manchester United and looking for an exit this January transfer window
Rio Ferdinand has suggested Marcus Rashford is eager to part ways with Manchester United because of "over-scrutinisation for years".
Rashford's future at Old Trafford remains up in the air following his explosive interview last year, in which he expressed a wish to seek a new challenge. The 27-year-old forward has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim and hasn't made a first-team appearance since mid-December.
The England ace has been rumoured to be eyeing a loan switch to Barcelona this month, but no deal has been struck yet - leaving Rashford anxious to sort out his future, rather than risk being benched for the remainder of the season.
Since Rashford's declaration on December 17 that he would depart the club with "no hard feelings", he has only made it into one matchday squad. However, ex-United defender Ferdinand believes the forward's push for an exit is due to mounting pressure.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Ferdinand said: "Manchester United, also people around Marcus, need to make sure that he leaves in the best tact mentally as well as physically. Mentally more importantly because I think he's been over-scrutinised for a few years now.
"But that also comes in the territory of being a Manchester United player. And when you're held up as one of the faces of the club then that is part and parcel unfortunately of being at Man United."
Ferdinand has stressed that Rashford's decision is far from straightforward, pointing out that only the player and his inner circle can truly judge if seeking a fresh challenge is the right move, reports the Mirror.
"I think it's always easy for everyone else to assume and think what he should do but I think only Marcus and his team know what are the benefits of staying in Manchester or at United.
"The only thing I would be advising him on - if I was his advisor - is he is never going to be 100% certain that the decision he makes at this crossroads is right. He is going to do something - whether he goes or stays - and when he makes that decision he will still not be 100% sure."
With the deadline looming on February 3 for Rashford to make a move, clubs like Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund emerge as potential suitors. Amorim recently spoke about Rashford's situation, but remained tight-lipped regarding any developments.
"I don't know, I really don't know," he remarked. "Guys, it's 10 days. We will see in the end of the window what happened. And then we will talk about that in the moment."
LEGENDARY Portuguese footballer Luís Figo and his stunning Swedish model wife Helen Svedin have reportedly separated, according to Spanish media.The former Real Madrid and Barcelona star, 52, and the 50-year-old blonde beauty, who tied the knot in 2001, have ended their romantic relationship.Helen Svedin has three children with Luis FigoLuis Figo was so good he won the Ballon D'orFigo, who ha...
Ruben Amorim has said he is convinced that Manchester United can land their summer targets even after a disastrous season which could end in failure to qualify for European competition.United's hopes of reaching the Champions League rest on winning the Europa League. Even if they lift the trophy, Amorim's team remain on course for their lowest Premier League finish.The Portuguese coach is plotting...
Rashford urged to move to Newcastle by WrightIan Wright believes Newcastle United would be an ideal club for Marcus Rashford with his future at Manchester United in doubt.Wright told the Ringer FC podcast of a possible deal for Rashford: "It's the kind of signing Newcastle should be making. That would be amazing. That would be dangerous. Rashford at Newcastle? Yeah. That would be really good. I re...
Marcus Rashford is targeting a club playing in the Champions League for his next move, a source has told ESPN.The forward, on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, is set to delay a decision on his future until after the end of the season.Villa have an agreement with United to make his loan move permanent for a £40 million ($53m) fee, although a source has told ESPN that they are yet to...
Rashford, 27, has rediscovered some form since joining Villa on loan from Man United in the January transfer window, scoring three goals and providing five assists in his 15 games across all competitions.The England international is still expected to leave Man United permanently in the summer, however, and his boyhood club are working on creative ways to ship him out.United have struggled in front...
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. England team in Europe Manchester United are the only club unbeaten in Europe this season. THIS IS REMONTADA!!!! Barcelona trailed Celta Vigo 3-1 in the 62nd minute. They won 4-3 with a penalty in the 98th minute 12'—Barca 1-0 Celta Vigo15'—Barca 1-1 Celta Vigo52'—Barca 1-2 Celta Vigo62'—Barca 1-3 Celta Vigo64'—Barca 2-3 Celt...
Chris Wilder labelled his side’s 2-0 win over Stoke a “proper away performance” as they got back to winning ways.The Blades had seen their automatic promotion hopes ended after losing four of their previous five, including their last three matches away from Bramall Lane.An improved showing saw Sam McCallum, making just his eighth start of the campaign, score late in the first hal...
Goals from Sam McCallum and Andre Brooks ensured Sheffield United returned to winning ways with by beating Stoke 2-0.The Blades had seen their automatic promotion hopes ended after losing four of their previous five, including their last three matches away from Bramall Lane.McCallum had scored just one goal since his summer move from Norwich but popped up at the back post when Rhian Brewster&rsquo...
Partick Thistle stunned title-chasing Falkirk as Terry Ablade secured a dramatic 2-1 William Hill Championship victory in the eighth minute of stoppage time.Thistle were reduced to 10 men after 35 minutes as Stuart Bannigan’s late challenge on Dylan Tait earned the midfielder a second yellow card.The hosts had taken a sixth-minute lead through interim manager Brian Graham’s 19th goal o...
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Then & Now This Klopp seeing Slot can win the league with 80 points whilst he finished 2nd with 97 No, I won't. Real Madrid released a statement protesting the referee selection for Saturday's Copa del Rey final. Run Forest, run! In comparison Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootball, Bleache...
- 1 Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace dazzles in low-cut top and mini skirt
- 2 Man Utd & Man City join PSG in race for Akliouche
- 3 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 4 Tottenham to compete with Man City for defender
- 5 Ten-man Falkirk beaten by Raith as late goals keep title race alive
- 6 Big Brother legend Chanelle Hayes flaunts weight loss in red bikini
- 7 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 8 Daily Laugh - Totttenham 1-2 N Forest
- 9 Liverpool join race to sign attacker Jeremy Monga
- 10 Annan boost survival hope by thrashing champions Arbroath