The reigning champions of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), made a concerted effort to lure the Manchester United forward to the French capital during the summer of 2022, dangling an enticing offer of £400,000 per week in front of him.
Despite PSG’s pursuit, Marcus Rashford opted to extend his stay at Old Trafford, penning a new contract in July worth £300,000 per week, securing his allegiance to the club until 2028. However, Rashford’s form has waned this season, with only four goals to his name, exacerbating uncertainties surrounding his future at the club, especially after reports emerged of him calling in sick to training following a purported 12-hour drinking spree in Belfast, casting a shadow over Manchester United’s campaign.
PSG may reignite their interest in the English forward, contingent upon his expressed desire to make the move this summer, as reported by caughtoffside. While acquiring Rashford may not be their primary focus, PSG recognizes his potential as a formidable striker when in peak form.
Rashford’s prolific tally of 30 goals last season prompted Manchester United to secure his services with a new deal, positioning him as one of the club’s key figures for the foreseeable future. However, PSG’s urgency to bolster their attacking ranks could intensify if Kylian Mbappe opts to depart. Mbappe is poised to reveal his decision regarding his future in the upcoming summer, with speculation rife about his potential departure amid longstanding interest from Real Madrid.
Mbappe holds the option to extend his contract with PSG by a year, thereby preventing the club from losing him on a free transfer in the summer, which would entail a substantial financial loss of £153 million compared to the initial investment. Despite Mbappe’s stature as one of United’s diligent and dedicated players, recent controversies surrounding his conduct in Belfast have cast doubts on his standing within the club.
Manchester United has asserted that Rashford has taken accountability for his actions, with the forward marking his return to the starting lineup with a goal in the exhilarating 4-3 triumph over Wolves.