SUMMARY
- It has been reported that Marcus Rashford used PSG to get a better contract with Manchester United.
- In 2023, Rashford signed a new contract with Manchester United.
Marcus Rashford remains one of the most important players for Premier League-bound Manchester United. Despite often being on the receiving end of criticism for not living up to his full potential in the recent past, the club depends heavily on him in terms of their on-field attacking threat.
The England international Marcus Rashford has had an average 2023-2024 Premier League season with the Red Devils so far. In 26 matches, he has managed to notch up six goals and three assists for United. The 26-year-old was recently linked with a potential move to French club PSG.
🚨 PSG will not move for Marcus Rashford unless the player gives assurances that he wants to join them. They feel they were used by Rashford in their last talks as leverage for a better contract at Manchester United. #MUFC [@JacobsBen] pic.twitter.com/xEn2FHGMmR
— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) March 7, 2024
However, as per recent reports, PSG is reluctant to pursue its interest in Rashford. The club wants assurance from the winger about his willingness to sign for them. This is because of their previous approach made for the player in 2023. They are cautious this time, as they think Rashford used their interest to grind out a more lucrative contract with the Red Devils.
Current contract details of Marcus Rashford at Manchester United
Marcus Rashford signed a new contract at Manchester United in July 2023. The updated contract speculates to keep him at the Premier League club until June 2028. However, going by the transfer market norms these days, despite a player having a lengthy contract with his current club, other teams seldom hesitate to inquire about and approach the player.
Marcus Rashford signs a new contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until 2028, per multiple reports 🔴 pic.twitter.com/IuEKKoiLYM
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 17, 2023
According to the reports, Rashford currently earns an annual salary figure of around £15.6 million ($20.02 million) at the Red Devils. Relying on these figures, his monthly wages at the English club would stand at £1.3 million ($1.66 million). The 26-year-old is one of the highest earners in the current United squad.
Kylian Mbappe’s imminent departure is the reason behind PSG’s initial interest in Marcus Rashford
PSG’s hierarchy is pretty much in touch with the reality that they are imminently losing their star winger, Kylian Mbappe, in the summer of 2024. Mbappe looks set to join La Liga’s Real Madrid as a free agent at the end of his ongoing contract with the Les Parisiens.
While PSG remains focused on shortlisting the potential options that they could bring in to replace Kylian Mbappe at the club, reports indicate that Marcus Rashford is among the candidates looked upon by the Ligue 1 side. On paper, it would make quite a sense, though, as both players have similarities in their styles of play.
However, apart from the United player, PSG was also linked with a potential move for AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. It remains to be seen how Les Parisiens will approach the summer transfer window after being dealt a major blow in terms of Mbappe’s departure.