In an exclusive interview with MEN Sport, Michael Owen shares his belief that Marcus Rashford may have no other choice but to stay at Manchester United next season, given his likely high price tag. Despite rumors linking him with a move away, Rashford's poor form and off-field incidents have dampened his stock. With United looking for potential sales this summer, Rashford is not on the list of exceptions.
Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. The England international has struggled for form at club level this season, and his off-field incidents have also attracted negative attention.
United are reportedly looking to sell some players this summer, and Rashford is not on the list of exceptions. However, former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen believes that Rashford may have no other choice but to stay at United, given his likely high price tag.
"I think it's going to be very difficult for him to move," Owen told MEN Sport. "He's on a big contract at United, and I don't think there are many clubs who would be willing to pay the kind of money that United would want for him."
"He's still a young player with a lot of potential, but he's not playing well at the moment and he's had some off-field issues," Owen added. "I think he needs to get his head down and start playing well again before he can think about moving."
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Rashford has struggled for form at club level this season, and his off-field incidents have also attracted negative attention. United are reportedly looking to sell some players this summer, and Rashford is not on the list of exceptions.
Owen believes that Rashford may have no other choice but to stay at United, given his likely high price tag. He also said that Rashford needs to get his head down and start playing well again before he can think about moving.
Rashford has been linked with a move to a number of clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, it is unclear if any of these clubs would be willing to pay the kind of money that United would want for him.
Rashford is under contract at United until 2023. However, United have the option to extend his contract by a further year.
Rashford is still a young player with a lot of potential, but he has not been playing well at United this season. If he does not improve his form, he may struggle to be selected for England's World Cup squad.
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