18 Jun 2026 15:26:55
Nice goal by Rashford, but, let's fact it, he was really in his element. The spaces were wide open as Croatia chased the game. He did what we all know he can all do. But the reality of the EPL is that a contending team playing against a low block rarely if ever gets open spaces like that.
Can he beat a player to the byline? Can he put in a defensive shift? Or is he just a luxury player now? That would be my concern and I think it's why he may be more difficult to sell than we would like.
18 Jun 2026 16:00:38
Can we not just say well done to him. Over analysing everything is for the idiots in the British media.
18 Jun 2026 16:45:23
He scored a good goal. He is what he is. Excellent at some things, poor at the things that just need effort. Nothing has changed in that respect, but I'm glad for him scoring in the World Cup. Any player that played for United at any stage, I like to see do well - just not against us.
18 Jun 2026 22:07:33
Yes, we could just say well done. I did. But, what I'm interested in is what happens if we can't sell him. Another loan or do we just hold on for 2 years?
18 Jun 2026 22:34:19
We sell him. A loan isn't an option. We might well pay him off if we get 35-40M to the tune of up to 10M, I'd imagine. Then he'll accept a lower salary (because it'll be same overall) and he'll go. That's the worst case, most drawn out version of this.
19 Jun 2026 00:58:41
Rashford's due to get £16m a year in salary from us over two years. Let's say he's prepared to cut his pay to £12.5 per year somewhere else. If that club pays a £30m fee over, say, 4 years, they're committed to £20m per year.
Why would it be beneficial for them to take that deal if we think so little of him that we can't stomach a much less substantial commitment?