Manchester City are considering signing Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford in the coming summer window, according to Fichajes. Reports state that Pep Guardiola likes the qualities that the English winger brings and would like to add him at his disposal.
Marcus Rashford’s rise and fall
Marcus Rashford has been a key member of Manchester United since debuting in 2016. He established himself as one of the best wingers across the globe, thanks to his outstanding performances. However, his form has seen a dip in the recent couple of seasons.
Rashford has been struggling to make a mark in Erik ten Hag’s side. He could score only eight goals and provide six assists in 43 games last season. He averaged 1.9 shots, 0.8 key passes, and 1.5 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Englishman mainly plays on the left wing and is known for his sheer pace. He likes to dribble or provide crosses into the box. With an electrifying pace and the ability to produce finishing touches around the box, he earned high ratings from the football pundits.
Manchester City unlikely to go after Marcus Rashford
The reports of Manchester City considering signing Marcus Rashford are quite surprising. Considering they already have the likes of Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish to play on the left wing, it’s unlikely that they would want to add the Manchester United winger.
Rashford has lost his charm in recent years and might not be making it into the starting XI soon. The rise of Alejandro Garnacho is a direct threat to his position in the lineup. Moreover, the Red Devils demand a premium fee for the winger.
Clubs like PSG and Barcelona had an interest in the player but they didn’t make any move due to high financial demands. Hence, the fans shouldn’t expect the Citizens to do bad business here. For now, there is no chance that the two fiery rivals will initiate any talks for the transfers.
