[Rojofiam]

He's a big name with a world class PR firm behind him. If they do their job right, they can con some big clubs into taking him.

World class PR It's literally the opposite.

Most of the fanbase wants him gone and to be replaced by "much better" players who score around 5 goals a season and they still get a pass, because well they don't play for United and it goes unnoticed by people who don't watch/follow other leagues.

Examples include Mitoma, Coman, Nico Williams, Kvaratskhelia, Leao etc. if these players have multiple bad seasons, or go through a rough patch where they score 2 goals in 30 games, or have just never been nearly as productive as Rashford either way, they still get a pass because social media tells you they are so great.

How did the "world class PR firm behind him" not manage to get him nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or after a 41 G/A season when inferior players with worse stats managed to appear on the list?

Or how did the "world class PR firm behind him" not manage to avoid most of the United fanbase to severely underrate him as a player?

 

[gaffs]

As it stands, he is impossible to sell.

Who wants to take a massively underperforming player on £300,000 per week ?

Plus, where would he go? Only the top 5 clubs can pay those kind of wages in the Prem.

Outside of that, there are 2 clubs in Spain, one in Germany and one in France that could pay the wages. But i really dont think they would be interested in him. Why would they when he has one good season in three, at best. As many have said, he is not a "modern footballer" that fits into a front line that wants to press from the front and he is not technical enough for the top teams that often have to play against a low block.

It may sound crazy, but the best option may be to just let him go on a free and hope that someone takes those wages off the balance sheet.

Rashford doent seem the type that would want to lose face by his salary dropping at a smaller club, so maybe a higher salary at Saudi would work for him.

 

[romufc]

I'd take anything north of £30m. He is just too inconsistent to be a starter or rely upon him.

 

[gaffs]

He's a big name with a world class PR firm behind him. If they do their job right, they can con some big clubs into taking him.

No mate. Scouts do watch game tape, you know.

Im sorry, but even if he was on 100k a week, im not sure there would be many takers.

 

[Ali Dia]

Enter Chelsea, somehow always Chelsea

 

[romufc]

No mate. Scouts do watch game tape, you know.

Im sorry, but even if he was on 100k a week, im not sure there would be many takers.

Erm... Goncalo Ramos went for 70m
Randal Kolo Muani went for 80m.

There are definitely clubs that will pay.

 

[Remember the geese]

Erm... Goncalo Ramos went for 70m
Randal Kolo Muani went for 80m.

There are definitely clubs that will pay.

When they were on an upward curve and not earning Rashford money.

 

[gaffs]

I think he’ll stay in the PL. Go for lower wages, and a pretty low transfer fee, maybe 30m (since his wages will still be high for most clubs, putting downward pressure on the transfer fee).

In a couple of years he’ll start scoring again and his thread will be bumped every time he scores.

To who?

You really think he will take a pay cut when he has a contract that pays him around 12mil a year that runs for another 3.5 years?

If he ever went to a smaller club in the PL or abroad, I could see a Sancho scenario where we have to fund part of those wages.

Selling Rashford is like trying to flog a big petrol guzzling car when the price of fuel is sky high. No one wants it!

 

[romufc]

When they were on an upward curve and not earning Rashford money. Several years younger too.

The poster said there will be no takers for 100k....not 350k.

 

[TheRedDevil'sAdvocate]

Just to play Red Devils’ advocate for a second: You assume he wouldn’t leak it because ‘off pitch lifestyle issues’ doesn’t look good on his job CV. Do you then assume that ‘off pitch lifestyle issues’ sounds perfect when you are trying to sell a player for maximum profit? Otherwise, the same argument is evidence just as much that the club didn’t leak it either, isn’t it?

I hear you, and it did cross my mind. It still seems more plausible for the club to leak it (if it's not utter bollocks from journos, that is). It could be a way of saying that we'll accept lower-ish offers to generate more interest. Wouldn't surprise me, if INEOS main priority would be to get rid of his wages (not just his) in their effort to restructure the club under Berrada/Amorim.

 

[Remember the geese]

The poster said there will be no takers for 100k....not 350k.

In that case, I still disagree. Takers? Sure. Though not for the examples you gave.

 

[gaffs]

Erm... Goncalo Ramos went for 70m
Randal Kolo Muani went for 80m.

There are definitely clubs that will pay.

When they were on an upward curve and not earning Rashford money. Several years younger too.

Exactly @Remember the geese Both were seen as prospects on the way up. Even though Kolo is only a year younger than Rashford, the perception is that he is an improving player.

Apparently Ramos is on 86k a week.

Clubs look at the total package - wage + transfer fee. They can stomach a high transfer fee if wages are reasonable as it will net out over the length of the contract.

 

[gaffs]

The poster said there will be no takers for 100k....not 350k.

Which PL clubs takes him at 100k? And what would be the transfer fee?

 

[romufc]

Exactly @Remember the geese Both were seen as prospects on the way up. Even though Kolo is only a year younger than Rashford, the perception is that he is an improving player.

Apparently Ramos is on 86k a week.

Clubs look at the total package - wage + transfer fee. They can stomach a high transfer fee if wages are reasonable as it will net out over the length of the contract.

I am not saying there will be many takers, only 1. We need to target PSG because they will probably be the only dumb team to sign him,

 

[Based Adnan]

He's just as bad as Martinelli, so two terrible underperforming options instead of one. Though it does beg the question, 'Why would Arsenal want to spend money on a player who is just as bad as Martinelli?'. Sterling too for that matter.

An underperforming Martinelli is still more useful than an underperforming Rashford because he at least tracks back with intensity

 

[klayton88]

Yo Neymar sunny innit

 

[Remember the geese]

An underperforming Martinelli is still more useful than an underperforming Rashford because he at least tracks back with intensity

Arguably, yes. It's just an incredibly low bar. Two players who have gone massively backwards in recent years.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Greats news. Time to sell.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

An underperforming Martinelli is still more useful than an underperforming Rashford because he at least tracks back with intensity

And is clearly quicker.

 

[Stretfordender786]

Unfortunately time has come to move on. Whatever we can get for him we should just take and get the players in that are hungry and want to get us to the top again. Rashford has never been apart of a winning culture so it’s never within himself to want to achieve that here. Need hungry winners

 

[OmarUnited4ever]

£325k, that's definitely top 5 in PL salary, yet he is outscored by the likes of Watkins or Isak or Palmer who I doubt earn half what he earns.

Paid like WC player, plays like low level PL forward.

 

[Rockets Redglare]

He's just as bad as Martinelli, so two terrible underperforming options instead of one. Though it does beg the question, 'Why would Arsenal want to spend money on a player who is just as bad as Martinelli?'. Sterling too for that matter.

Martinelli runs though at least.

 

[Squeaky_Bum_Time]

In a couple of years he'll be nearly 30. He should be in his prime right now, and God knows why you think he'll just suddenly start performing again when he looks physically and mentally shot.

You mistook my post for me saying that we should keep him because of that. He 100% should be sold, considering the wages vs the ROI.

I meant it more as folks will forget how awful he was towards the end, and we’ll hear some voices on how we could’ve kept him.

 

[Remember the geese]

Martinelli runs though at least.

True. Martinelli is maybe more in keeping with a misfiring Garnacho.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

I will celebrate with fireworks if he leaves this January. There are many players who represent our current malaise but none more so than Rashford.

Him and shaw have been constants throughout every manager. When Rashford AND shaw go then I’ll get the fireworks out.

 

[Strachan8]

Him and shaw have been constants throughout every manager. When Rashford AND shaw go then I’ll get the fireworks out.

What will there be left to post about when Rashford is no longer at Utd?

 

[CraftySoAndSo]

Don't buy the PSG links for a second, just screams lazy journalism to me. For starters they stopped with their galactico style project of giving people insane wages and instead are trying to build a project around younger players.

They've got Barcola having a fantastic season on the left for them and I don't see them buying Rashford for the striker role. From the reports I've seen (anyone correct me if I'm wrong) say a big reason Enrique doesn't like Kolo Muani is because of his poor link up play. Hell even when Ramos has been injured Enrique has preferred playing Asensio and Kang In Lee as a false 9 instead of play Kolo Muani so why would Rashford be any better.

I understood the links two summers ago but now they don't need him because Barcola has been brilliant for them this season and there's no point stunting his development.

 

[afrocentricity]

Hmmm .... I'm ok whatever happens, its a shame though. If he has just given up the fight, whether for mental issues or otherwise..... he will just be proving everyone of the boo boys right, at least go out fighting. I'm not talking about people who wanted him to turn it around but eventually gave up on him. Being clear as nuance seems to be hard to grasp in here....

 

[Trex]

What will there be left to post about when Rashford is no longer at Utd?

Mainoo is no longer the best thing since slice bread you know.

 

[Grande]

I hear you, and it did cross my mind. It still seems more plausible for the club to leak it (if it's not utter bollocks from journos, that is). It could be a way of saying that we'll accept lower-ish offers to generate more interest. Wouldn't surprise me, if INEOS main priority would be to get rid of his wages (not just his) in their effort to restructure the club under Berrada/Amorim.

What seems most likely to me, is that if both is interested in a move (which I could see), it’s in the interest of both club and player to let other clubs know it’s an option, but to still keep other clubs away from thinking he’s trouble. They would both stand in a better stead if for instance rumours went that he is still seen as important, but not an ideal fit for 3-4-3, so it would make sens to listen for offers, etc.

The only one’s who’d have an interest in spreading stories that he’s trouble off the pitch, would be competitors, or other clubs as a bargaining chip, or journalists or other people who make money from getting clicks from as many as possible. So I’d assume the ‘off pitch’ stories would hail from them.

 

[Rozay]

‘It’s time to go’.

 

[Shark]

You mistook my post for me saying that we should keep him because of that. He 100% should be sold, considering the wages vs the ROI.

I meant it more as folks will forget how awful he was towards the end, and we’ll hear some voices on how we could’ve kept him.

Ah yeah sorry, completely agree with you.

 

[Sky1981]

I am not saying there will be many takers, only 1. We need to target PSG because they will probably be the only dumb team to sign him,

The joke is on us for believing it's genuine PsG and not his brother spouting leaks.

We're practically telling clubs to please take him off and no one bites

 

[romufc]

The joke is on us for believing it's genuine PsG and not his brother spouting leaks.

We're practically telling clubs to please take him off and no one bites

No... I said PSG are the only dumb club to do that, I didnt say they are interested.

 

[gaffs]

I am not saying there will be many takers, only 1. We need to target PSG because they will probably be the only dumb team to sign him,

I think that ship passed. Barcola is doing a good job in that position and i think the PSG rumours were just that.

 

[gaffs]

Don't buy the PSG links for a second, just screams lazy journalism to me. For starters they stopped with their galactico style project of giving people insane wages and instead are trying to build a project around younger players.

They've got Barcola having a fantastic season on the left for them and I don't see them buying Rashford for the striker role. From the reports I've seen (anyone correct me if I'm wrong) say a big reason Enrique doesn't like Kolo Muani is because of his poor link up play. Hell even when Ramos has been injured Enrique has preferred playing Asensio and Kang In Lee as a false 9 instead of play Kolo Muani so why would Rashford be any better.

I understood the links two summers ago but now they don't need him because Barcola has been brilliant for them this season and there's no point stunting his development.

Agree.

Sad to say, but Saudi may be the only option.

Or MLS? We know he likes New York

 

[romufc]

I think that ship passed. Barcola is doing a good job in that position and i think the PSG rumours were just that.

To be honest, anything over 30m should do the trick. We just need to get rid of him.

A average player that believed in the Mbappe comparisons and his off field work blew his head.

Every manager, the same issues, they all have issues with his personal life, he does not love football.

No one can convince me otherwise, watching him play, no one can say he loves football.

He is only doing it for the money. We were silly enough to pay him and I have heard alot of ex players talk about Rashfords influence in the dressing room.

Perhaphs this was the reason Ole, Ten Hag always gave him preferential treatment.

 

[gaffs]

To be honest, anything over 30m should do the trick. We just need to get rid of him.

A average player that believed in the Mbappe comparisons and his off field work blew his head.

Every manager, the same issues, they all have issues with his personal life, he does not love football.

No one can convince me otherwise, watching him play, no one can say he loves football.

He is only doing it for the money. We were silly enough to pay him and I have heard alot of ex players talk about Rashfords influence in the dressing room.

Perhaphs this was the reason Ole, Ten Hag always gave him preferential treatment.

Lets piece that together. He has 3.5 years left on his contract. He will want the same 300k a week from the new club for at least 4 years. That is a 90mil package over 4 years.
In Europe, only the elite clubs can pay that and i very much doubt they are interested.
Saudi may be the only option.

 

[John XII]

World class PR It's literally the opposite.

Most of the fanbase wants him gone and to be replaced by "much better" players who score around 5 goals a season and they still get a pass, because well they don't play for United and it goes unnoticed by people who don't watch/follow other leagues.

Examples include Mitoma, Coman, Nico Williams, Kvaratskhelia, Leao etc. if these players have multiple bad seasons, or go through a rough patch where they score 2 goals in 30 games, or have just never been nearly as productive as Rashford either way, they still get a pass because social media tells you they are so great.

How did the "world class PR firm behind him" not manage to get him nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or after a 41 G/A season when inferior players with worse stats managed to appear on the list?

Or how did the "world class PR firm behind him" not manage to avoid most of the United fanbase to severely underrate him as a player?

Bang on the money. Most will ignore this though.

 

[Sarni]

What will there be left to post about when Rashford is no longer at Utd?

Bruno, Garnacho, Dalot are next in line to be the most hated. And after that you can just simply moan about these fecking players without naming anybody. Our fans will never be short of players to despise.