Rashford is approaching: Manchester United officially starts sales procedures this summer

As the summer transfer window opens, Manchester United club is ready to officially list Marcus Rashford for sale, and the future of the English star is full of uncertainty. After being excluded from Old Trafford's plan last season by head coach Ruben Amorim and loaned to Aston Villa in the second half of the season, Rashford's Red Devils career seems to have come to an end. With the club's urgent need to raise funds to balance finances and cut high wage expenses, his departure is a foregone conclusion as long as the right offer is received. So, where will this former darling go next? Among the many potential next homes, the name of La Liga giants Barcelona is particularly eye-catching. Barcelona's new coach Hans Flick recently gave high praise to Rashford in public, saying: "I don't want to talk about non-players, but Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford are obviously outstanding players, and I admire them very much." It is reported that playing for Barcelona has always been Rashford's dream, and his agent has taken the initiative to contact the Catalan club and said that the players are willing to accept salary cuts to facilitate the transfer. Although Barcelona's forward line is currently a bit crowded, Rashford is still expected to inject new vitality into the team's offensive line as a high-quality rotation player. In addition to the possibility of going overseas, staying in the Premier League to continue his career is also a realistic option, and Aston Villa, whom he just played for, naturally became an unavoidable name. During the loan period, Rashford played 17 times for Villa, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists, showing his long-lost focus and desire under Emery, especially his two assists in the 2-1 victory over Chelsea and his outstanding performance in the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain, which left a deep impression on the outside world. However, the buyout clause of up to £40 million and Rashford's £325,000 per week at Manchester United are huge financial obstacles that must be carefully considered for Villa, whose total salary is already sixth in the Premier League.

On England, another potential destination points to Tottenham Hotspur in North London. Although Rashford has expressed his unwillingness to transfer to London, the Champions League qualification held by Tottenham and its vitality under the leadership of the new coach may make him change his mind. Rashford's speed and smell in front of the goal can undoubtedly be perfectly matched with Tottenham's tactical system. If this deal comes true, for Manchester United, who just lost in the Europa League final, it will undoubtedly give up a key player to a direct competitor.

If Rashford decides to start a new overseas adventure, then the Serie A arena may provide him with a new sky, and AC Milan is a tempting choice. In recent years, English compatriots such as Tammy Abraham, Ficcayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Chik have all achieved success at the San Siro Stadium, which undoubtedly has a demonstration effect. In addition, the team's core Rafael Leo has a strong desire to leave the team this summer, and Rashford even has the opportunity to quickly lock in a starting position. For Milan, who ranked only eighth last season and is in urgent need of revival, a Rashford with a new spirit may be the energy source needed by the team that once won the Serie A championship in 2022.

Also in Italy, another revival force, Naples, may also join the battle. Former teammate Scott McTominay's outstanding performance in Serie A this season may attract Rashford's attention. More importantly, Naples' new coach Antonio Conte has always favored introducing players with Premier League experience, and Rashford's speed and breakthrough ability happen to be Conte's most important strategic weapon in his iconic counterattack tactics. As the team returns to the Champions League, Rashford's joining will greatly enrich the Italian strategist's tactical choices.

No matter who will eventually fall, it is foreseeable that the transfer drama about Rashford will become one of the most fascinating focus of the transfer market this summer.