{"id":204318,"date":"2025-06-22T05:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T05:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/204318\/"},"modified":"2025-06-22T05:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T05:06:15","slug":"marcus-rashford-drops-transfer-hint-over-manchester-united-future-and-is-ready-to-switch-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/204318\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcus Rashford drops transfer hint over Manchester United future – and is ready to switch positions"},"content":{"rendered":"

A glowing assessment of Lamine Yamal is the clearest indication yet of how badly Marcus Rashford wants to join Barcelona.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Manchester United<\/a> outcast is available for \u00a340million, although talkSPORT understands the club may be forced to put Rashford on loan once again<\/a> should no-one stump up the desired fee.<\/p>\n

Gabby Agbonlahor urges Aston Villa not to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United<\/p>\n

Rashford<\/a>‘s advisers have held talks with Barca sporting director Deco and a loan package could suit the Spanish giants.<\/p>\n

Should that eventuate, it would mean Rashford gets to play alongside Yamal<\/a>, something the 27-year-old would be extremely excited about.<\/p>\n

In a video with Spanish YouTube channel xBuyer, Rashford was asked about the prospect of one day calling the teenage superstar a teammate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Yeah, sure,” Rashford said.<\/p>\n

“Everybody in the world wants to play with the best. So hopefully, we’ll see.”<\/p>\n

Having watched Yamal’s rise to stardom from afar, it has certainly left its mark on Rashford as he struggled to verbalise how good the Barcelona<\/a> ace is at the age of 17.<\/p>\n

“He’s playing at the highest level, I don’t think we’ve seen it,” Rashford said.<\/p>\n

“To have his mentality is a skill. He’s not normal to be doing what he does and will keep improving.”<\/p>\n

Should Rashford move to Barcelona, he wouldn’t have to compete for a starting berth with Yamal as the 17-year-old operates on the right flank.<\/p>\n

Instead, Rashford would likely battle it out with Raphinha to start on the left wing.<\/p>\n

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Yamal already has 25 goals and 34 assists for Barcelona at the age of 17Credit: Getty\"Rashford<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rashford claimed during the interview Yamal was good enough to win the Ballon d’Or right nowCredit: xBuyer – YouTube<\/p>\n

Usurping Raphinha would be no easy feat, especially since the Brazilian registered an impressive 34 goals and 25 assists across 57 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona throughout the 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n

Rashford may not have just Raphinha to contend with either, as multiple outlets claimed Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who is also a left winger and a close pal of Yamal’s.<\/p>\n

With Barcelona’s left wing options about to be stacked, it could leave Rashford’s dream move in tatters.<\/p>\n

However, Rashford revealed he has warmed to the idea of playing as a striker rather than his preferred role of left wing in an attempt to highlight his versatility.<\/p>\n

“For me as I’ve got older, the number nine position is becoming more comfortable, more natural,” Rashford said.<\/p>\n

“Things like playing with back to goal is becoming easier for me, you’re always in front of the goal and always dangerous.”<\/p>\n

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The England international is believed to have no future at Old TraffordCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

Further fuelling a potential switch to Barcelona, Rashford then admitted his love for Spain.<\/p>\n

He remarked: “Spain is nice, it’s not too far from home.<\/p>\n

“If I’m training over a long period, my family can come for a few days, it’s a nice location and good weather.”<\/p>\n

Rashford will be hoping the form he displayed while on loan at Aston Villa will convince suitors he is worth the investment.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old joined the Villans on a six-month loan in January<\/a> and was first used as a left-winger by manager Unai Emery.<\/p>\n

But Emery soon moved Rashford into the striker role as Ollie Watkins was consigned to the bench.<\/p>\n

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Rashford will have to find a new home next seasonCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

Unfortunately Rashford’s 24\/25 campaign was brought to a premature end after he picked up a hamstring injury in late April.<\/p>\n

In his 17 outings for the Villans in all competitions, he chipped in with four goals and six assists.<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Villa, Rashford had not featured in any of United’s last 12 games.<\/p>\n

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