Marcus Rashford Transfer from Manchester United to Al Ittihad
Marcus Rashford has formally rejected an approach from the Saudi Pro League. Despite interest from three Saudi clubs, Rashford has no interest in moving to Saudi Arabia at this stage. He was offered a €42 million per season contract but is determined to join a club in a league that allows him to remain in the frame for England with a view to featuring at the 2026 World Cup. Al-Ittihad previously held an interest in Rashford.
Marcus Rashford was approached by Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah from Saudi Arabia. Despite one of these clubs offering a salary of 40 million euros per year, Rashford refused the proposals. He wants to stay in Europe to maintain his chances of playing in the World Cup 2026 under the newly appointed coach Thomas Tuchel.
Manchester United is considering loaning Marcus Rashford in January. Al-Ittihad is one of the three Saudi clubs showing interest in acquiring him.
Marcus Rashford is being chased by Saudi Arabian trio Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah, reports claim, after Manchester United reportedly greenlit an exit for the wantaway forward.
Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League during the January transfer window, as he is not part of new head coach Ruben Amorim's plans and has been left out of the squad for United's last two matches. He is reportedly seeking a new challenge, and due to his recent lack of form and substantial salary demands, he is finding it challenging to secure a move to a major European club. Three Saudi clubs are reportedly preparing to sign him, with former Chelsea sporting director Michael Emenalo tasked with finding him a club. Although Rashford would prefer to stay in Europe, these clubs have made extensive preparations to persuade him to move to the Middle East.
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has expressed his desire for a new challenge in his career. Saudi clubs Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, and Al Quadisiya are all interested in signing him, according to talkSPORT. Rashford’s reported wages of over £300,000 per week would fit comfortably within the financial reach of these clubs. The Red Devils are ready to let the player leave the club in January in a loan move.
According to The Telegraph, five clubs from the top 5 of the Saudi Pro League, including Al-Ittihad, are interested in Marcus Rashford. His salary of 1.52 million euros per month is not an issue for these clubs. The most likely option is a loan with an obligation to buy.
Marcus Rashford is considering leaving Manchester United after not being considered in the derby against Manchester City. Saudi Arabian top clubs, including Al Ittihad, are interested in acquiring him. Despite the financial capability to cover his salary, there might be issues with the foreign player regulations in Saudi Arabia. An offer in the winter is unlikely, with a potential transfer being planned for the coming summer.
90min reports on the potential transfer of Marcus Rashford to Saudi Pro League clubs. Five Saudi Pro League clubs, including Al Ittihad, are reportedly interested in offering Marcus Rashford an escape route from Manchester United. Rashford publicly declared his desire to seek a new challenge after being dropped for the Manchester derby. The Saudi clubs will not be fazed by the need to pay a transfer fee, with United reportedly willing to accept as little as £40m for Rashford.
Saudi Pro League clubs, including Al-Ittihad, are reportedly interested in Marcus Rashford. Rashford has expressed his desire for a new challenge. His contract with Manchester United runs until the summer of 2028, with a fee of around £40 million expected to convince United to sell.
Marcus Rashford is reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, suggesting he could be leaving Old Trafford. Rashford is said to be eager to remain at the club to regain his England spot for the 2026 World Cup. According to a report from talkSPORT, there may not be many clubs willing to match Rashford's wages, which are close to £400,000 a week. A move to Saudi Arabia appears to be the most feasible option for maintaining his current salary, though his aspirations for playing with England might affect his decision to continue in the Premier League or another leading European league.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad has previously shown interest in Marcus Rashford by alerting central dealmakers. However, Saudi officials believe Rashford will not consider a move to Saudi Arabia until 2026 at the earliest as he looks to stay at Manchester United or in Europe to give himself the best chance of England selection at the World Cup.
Al Ittihad are interested in Rashford as an alternative to Mohamed Salah. They have the funds to meet Rashford's asking price and wage demands. Al Ittihad could rival Al Hilal in the race for Rashford’s signature, as they are currently two points ahead of Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. With Liverpool making 'concrete steps' in contract negotiations with Salah, Al Ittihad is now considering Rashford as a viable option to strengthen their squad.
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