Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United may have to âre-evaluateâ Marcus Rashfordâs future after the wingerâs star showing off the bench for England against Croatia as two new clubs âapproachâ the Red Devils over his transfer
Rashford hasnât kicked a ball for United since December 2014 after falling out with Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Heâs since enjoyed loan spells at Aston Villa and, last season, Barcelona, for whom he got 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions.
That wasnât enough to persuade the Catalans to take up their âŹ30m [ÂŁ26m] option to make his loan move permanent this summer though after they signed compatriot Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for ÂŁ70m.
Barcelona are interested in another loan move for Rashford but United only want his permanent exit, with plenty of suitors circling.
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The Red Devils bosses are currently adamant that thereâs no way back for Rashford at Old Trafford, but Ferdinand reckons they should reconsider their stance after the 28-year-oldâs impressive season for Barcelona and his impact off the bench for the Three Lions on Wednesday.
Thomas Tuchelâs side were 3-2 up thanks to a brace from Harry Kane and a breakaway goal from Jude Bellingham, before fellow substitute Bukayo Saka found Rashford, who cut in and slotted the ball past Dominik Livakovic to seal the three points for England.
âDo you know what, Manchester United might have to start re-evaluating Marcus Rashfordâs situation,â Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel.
âIâm happy to change, Iâm happy to change. Iâm not wrong and strong, thatâs not my game. Iâm happy to change.
âIt seems like Marcus Rashford has matured, the time away from the club may have done him the good he needed and maybe itâs cleansed both parties.
âIs it time? Is it time to shake hands and for him to say, âIâm backâ. I think you can see a maturity with Marcus Rashford now.
âThat spell at Barcelona has worked out in a way that he now understands his role. He was an impact player at times for Barcelona and that could be his role with England as well.
âIf heâs coming off the bench and making that impact then thatâs a huge asset to the squad because weâre going to need those players.
âIf Iâm the opposing full-back and I see Marcus Rashford warming up, you are looking over to the bench and hoping to get subbed off because you donât want that smoke. Heâs not coming on to see the game out, heâs coming on to hurt you.â
Saudi âapproachesâ
Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, are all interested in offering Rashford an escape route this summer, and Ben Jacobs has now told The United Stand that Saudi Pro League clubs Al Qadsiah and Al-Diraiyah have also âmade approachesâ.
Rashford hasnât kicked a ball for United since December 2014 after falling out with Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Heâs since enjoyed loan spells at Aston Villa and, last season, Barcelona, for whom he got 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions.
That wasnât enough to persuade the Catalans to take up their âŹ30m [ÂŁ26m] option to make his loan move permanent this summer though after they signed compatriot Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for ÂŁ70m.
Barcelona are interested in another loan move for Rashford but United only want his permanent exit, with plenty of suitors circling.
READ MORE: England player ratings: Kane, Bellingham, Madueke star in wild 4-2 win over ageing Croatia
The Red Devils bosses are currently adamant that thereâs no way back for Rashford at Old Trafford, but Ferdinand reckons they should reconsider their stance after the 28-year-oldâs impressive season for Barcelona and his impact off the bench for the Three Lions on Wednesday.
Thomas Tuchelâs side were 3-2 up thanks to a brace from Harry Kane and a breakaway goal from Jude Bellingham, before fellow substitute Bukayo Saka found Rashford, who cut in and slotted the ball past Dominik Livakovic to seal the three points for England.
âDo you know what, Manchester United might have to start re-evaluating Marcus Rashfordâs situation,â Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel.
âIâm happy to change, Iâm happy to change. Iâm not wrong and strong, thatâs not my game. Iâm happy to change.
âIt seems like Marcus Rashford has matured, the time away from the club may have done him the good he needed and maybe itâs cleansed both parties.
âIs it time? Is it time to shake hands and for him to say, âIâm backâ. I think you can see a maturity with Marcus Rashford now.
âThat spell at Barcelona has worked out in a way that he now understands his role. He was an impact player at times for Barcelona and that could be his role with England as well.
âIf heâs coming off the bench and making that impact then thatâs a huge asset to the squad because weâre going to need those players.
âIf Iâm the opposing full-back and I see Marcus Rashford warming up, you are looking over to the bench and hoping to get subbed off because you donât want that smoke. Heâs not coming on to see the game out, heâs coming on to hurt you.â
Saudi âapproachesâ
Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, are all interested in offering Rashford an escape route this summer, and Ben Jacobs has now told The United Stand that Saudi Pro League clubs Al Qadsiah and Al-Diraiyah have also âmade approachesâ.
