SUMMARY
- The rivalry between Manchester City and Manchester United is quite evident.
- Even with such competitive rivalry, Manchester United cannot match up to City, which is seen with the squad quality.
Pep Guardiola is in his eighth season at Manchester City. During these last eight years, the blue side of Manchester has increased the gap with their city rivals, Manchester United. The difference in the squad quality is quite evident, considering It would be hard for anyone to name a Manchester United player who can cement his place in Manchester City’s squad.
However, there is one Red Devil who might gain regular time at Manchester City. There is a report from Football Insider that has revealed Pep Guardiola’s favorite player within the current squad of the biggest rival of Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola revealed the only Manchester United player that can play for Manchester City
As per Football Insider, Pep Guardiola has privately admitted that Marcus Rashford is the only player in the current Manchester United squad who can play for Manchester City. The English forward has been at Manchester United since the beginning of his professional career and has shown incredible versatility.
🚨 Pep Guardiola has privately admitted that Marcus Rashford is the only Manchester United player good enough to play for Man City regularly.
(Source: @footyinsider247) pic.twitter.com/bewOPShcDF
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 27, 2024
Rashford joined the senior side of Manchester United back in January 2016. A few months later, Guardiola joined Manchester City. The Spanish manager has seen the English international progress at United during his time at Manchester City.
The English forward can play on either wing and as well as number 9, which might be the only reason, Guardiola might consider Rashford worthy of Manchester City. Guardiola has a fluid philosophy where he likes players who can play multiple positions, players like John Stones, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden are prime examples of this.
Even though Rashford might have a lower output than most of the attackers of Manchester City. There is no doubt that the English international couldn’t be molded into an elite forward under the management of Pep Guardiola.
Can Marcus Rashford join Manchester City?
This report will probably link Rashford to Manchester City in the future. However, it is unlikely that the English forward will join Manchester City in the future. For starters, Rashford is tied to Manchester United till the summer of 2028. He signed his last extension back in the summer of 2023 after a remarkable 2022/23 season.
Marcus Rashford vs Fulham
Horrific display ❌
— JM™️ (@JM10ii) February 25, 2024
Second, Manchester United wouldn’t sell one of their best academy products to their biggest rivals. Third and final, Pep Guardiola might not stay at Manchester City in the coming seasons, which might push back the English international to switch clubs in Manchester.
However, this story might be motivational for the underperforming striker who has only five goals in 31 games this season. A big drop in the numbers of 2022/23, where he was the best performer in the team with 30 goals in all competitions in 56 appearances.