Marcus Rashford could leave Manchester United by the end of the season. The young striker, born in 1997, returned to the English club after two loans, one to AstonVilla and the other to Barcelona, but only played eight games, accumulating 502 minutes of play. According to internal sources, Rashford is unhappy with the pitch time he has received and has expressed interest in moving to seek greater continuity. The club, which has expressed no objections, appears ready to consider a change.
Manchester United are already evaluating possible replacements to fill the void left by Rashford and to strengthen the attacking line. The search is particularly urgent given the club have suffered injury problems, especially with Benjamin Sesko, who arrived from RBLipzig for more than €75 million but played just 206 minutes in all competitions, scoring two goals in six appearances. In this context, the club is looking for a striker with growth potential and physical resistance.
The name that emerges most frequently is that of Ferim López, the young talent from Barcelona. The 2003-born has already proven to be an asset for the Catalan side, with six goals in 13 appearances. However, the price of a possible sale is very high. López requests at least 70 million euros, a figure that could increase further if interested clubs such as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain were to enter the race. The Spanish club has set a high price, but market demand could push the figure beyond 70 million.
As a cheaper alternative, Manchester United are eyeing Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The 1997-born has already scored five goals in 11 appearances in all competitions and could represent a low-cost option, with no major competitors on the market. Calvert-Lewin is seen as a pragmatic choice for those looking for a striker with Premier League experience but within a lower price range.
The English club will have to decide within the January transfer window, when it will be able to finalize an agreement with one of the candidates or look for other solutions. Rashford, if he were to leave the club, could find a new home where he can get more minutes and continue to develop his talent. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are working to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the competitiveness of their attacking line.