Manchester United and Everton are reportedly already in talks over a shock January move for forward Marcus Rashford, according to FootballTransfers. Yeah, you read that right: January. The 28-year-old, who hasn’t registered a single goal contribution this term for United and is sidelined with a hip injury, could be heading out of Old Trafford way sooner than expected, possibly even before the new year. It’s wild to think about, considering where he was just a season ago.
From La Liga Champion to Old Trafford Outcast?
It’s a complete flip from just last season. Remember 2025/26? Rashford was absolutely tearing it up on loan at Barcelona. He wasn’t just productive, he was *the man*, bagging 14 goals and dishing out 14 assists. The Blaugrana retained their La Liga crown, and he even scored a stunning free-kick against Real Madrid the day Hansi Flick’s side clinched the title. He was flying high! But then, Barcelona opted *against* making his stay permanent, only proposing another loan, which United shot down, making it clear no fresh talks were happening.
So, Rashford ended up back at United, reintegrated into Michael Carrick’s squad. His early performances looked promising, but then everything just nosedived. Now, he’s got zero goal contributions to his name this term and has been unavailable for the last few games thanks to that hip injury. It’s no secret United would absolutely jump at the chance to offload him and get his wages off their books. What a brutal fall for a guy who was just lifting trophies in Spain.
Everton Is Talking, But So Many Questions Remain
According to FootballTransfers, “sources tell FootballTransfers that Rashford’s time at Man Utd is expected to , belatedly , come to an end in 2027. In fact, the 28-year-old could depart the club again as early as January.” And the kicker? “We understand that Everton have already held discussions over a possible move in the winter.”
Now, it’s worth noting these talks are still super early, especially since it’s not even November yet, so there’s no guarantee of success. Plus, there are a ton of unknowns. Is Everton looking for a loan deal or a permanent purchase for the England international? What’s Rashford’s stance on a potential switch to Goodison Park? That’s a huge question mark. And let’s not forget the financial factors: United’s demands, Rashford’s current wages, and whether he’d even be prepared to take a pay cut. That stuff could be a deal-breaker.
The Peoples Person gave this whole report a 5/10 on their reliability assessment. They reckon United would be open to letting Rashford leave and dumping his wages, which makes sense. But they flag Rashford’s salary as a “big issue” for Everton and say this report needs corroboration from a more reliable source. Their take is that while United is probably open to moving him, it’s still way too early to make a definitive call on Everton’s actual interest.
It’s barely November, and these talks are just getting started. But one thing’s clear: United wants to move Rashford off the books. Will Everton bite? Will Rashford even agree to a pay cut? This one is far from over, but the whispers are loud enough to make you wonder what happens next for the England international. We’ll be watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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