Manchester United Names £40m Price for Marcus Rashford Amid Summer Transfer Plans

Manchester United have set a £40 million price tag for Marcus Rashford this summer, with the forward expected to leave the club permanently as he is not in manager Ruben Amorim's plans. Although Aston Villa currently have Rashford on loan and can make the deal permanent for £40 million, they do not have first refusal, meaning other clubs can also meet the asking price to sign him. Rashford, who is under contract at United until 2028 with a high weekly wage, is seeking a move to a Champions League club and has expressed a preference to play abroad, with Barcelona being a favored destination. Villa, covering most of his wages during the loan, remain in the race for a Champions League spot but Rashford is reluctant to stay there, and a hamstring injury has ruled him out for the remainder of the season. United anticipate a similar situation to last year's Jadon Sancho case, where Rashford might return to pre-season training but face an uncertain future if no permanent transfer is arranged. Rashford's camp insists he will not take a pay cut, which limits potential suitors, and the club is prepared for another loan spell if a permanent move cannot be secured.