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Man Utd are ready to sell a huge star after Erik ten Hag spat

Man Utd are ready to sell a huge star after Erik ten Hag spat
Man Utd prepare for next season after keeping hold of Erik ten Hag (Image: Getty)

Manchester United will listen to offers for Marcus Rashford this summer and are prepared to speed up his departure by lowering their asking price, according to reports.

Rashford has been a mainstay at Old Trafford since joining the team in 2016, making his 400th appearance for the Manchester giants towards the end of last season.

The England international first joined United at the age of seven and is well-loved by Manchester United fans despite his mixed form for the club over the past three seasons.

Rashford struggled in 2021-22, scoring just five goals, before enjoying his best campaign to date in 2022-23 with 30 goals in all competitions.

United supporters hoped Rashford would continue his good form last season, but he has contributed just eight goals in 43 appearances in all competitions.

Rashford’s seemingly stagnant career – he was left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad – and several conflicts with Erik ten Hag led to speculation that he could have played his last game for the club.

The Sun say Manchester United are open to offers for Rashford and while they value the player at around £80m, they could accept £60m to ensure they cash in on the superstar this summer.

Marcus Rashford could leave Old Trafford this summer
Marcus Rashford could leave Old Trafford this summer (Image: Getty)

Paris Saint-Germain have long been interested in Rashford and are expected to sign a new attacker this summer after Kylian Mbappe left the French capital to join Real Madrid.

Rashford, who was left out of Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man squad for the Euros following a difficult season, has previously been linked with a move to other Premier League clubs.

Speaking last month, United boss Ten Hag admitted he understood why Rashford stayed at home while England traveled to Germany for the Euros.

— Grealish and Rashford out? They’ve both been missing this season, that’s clear,’ he told NOS Studio Voetbal ahead of England’s first match against Serbia. “And when you are deprived, you risk not being chosen for your country.”

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, meanwhile, said towards the end of last season that now might be the right time for Rashford to end his long association with the Old Trafford club.

“We all know Marcus has the ability to play at the highest level,” he said. “I just wonder if it’s time for Marcus to go play somewhere else.”

‘I do not know. He must ask himself this question. I want him to stay and break records at this club.

“But he’s got to get his head right, put his head down, work hard and get back to the player we know he can be.”

Manchester United were expected to part ways with Ten Hag after a disastrous season in which the club only finished eighth in the Premier League.

But the Dutchman effectively saved his job by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final and lifting his second piece of silverware since arriving in Manchester.

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