Marcus Rashford has asked to return to work for Manchester United before the season, although he was given an extra break to find a new club. The 27-year-old striker is one of five players United have said they could return to Carrington a day later if they cannot secure a transfer.
Rashford was seen training alone on the pitch, separate from the first-team of coach Ruben Amorim. A source close to Rashford said the English striker was ready to return to the pitch, pledging to give his all.
Notably, Rashford's familiar No. 10 jersey has been officially given to rookie Matheus Cunha. This is a move that shows Man United ready to close the old chapter with the symbol of the academy.
Man United also said that Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia will be allowed to return at the end of July amid uncertainty over their futures.
Carrington's health and rehabilitation services are still open to serve players throughout the long summer break. Last week, it was reported that all five of the above stars had asked to leave Old Trafford, although some of the players' representatives denied it.
Garnacho has been linked with a move to Chelsea or Napoli, Antony has been targeted by Real Betis, and Sancho has agreed terms with Juventus. Meanwhile, Malacia are said to be having difficulty attracting potential players.
Barcelona are the favorites to sign Rashford after missing top-flight Nico Williams, who has signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic Bilbao. Luis Diaz is another option, although Liverpool have recently rejected an offer from Bayern Munich.
There is information in Spain that Rashford is willing to significantly reduce his £325,000/week salary to join Barca. However, the Blaugrana only prioritized borrowing Rashford when the price Man United requested was 40 million pounds.
The "Red Devils" want to raise money before signing a new contract with Cunha and Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. Talks between the two sides on a potential £63 million contract for Mbeumo are ongoing.
Amorim wants to refresh his attack, that is why Rashford, Garnacho, Sancho and Antony are being liquidated. If they sell some players as planned, Man United will target a new striker after missing Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres.
Man United will start the pre-season on July 19 against Leeds United, before participating in the Premier League Summer Series with matches in the US against West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton.
