VERIFIED! With Sir Jim Ratcliffe poised to bring a star to Old Trafford, Kylian Mbappe’s shocking Man United transfer stance was finally made public for the January transfer window.
Paris Saint-Germain could rekindle their interest in a Manchester United player if they allow their star striker to leave on a free transfer in the summer.

Marcus Rashford, who was benched for the first time this season owing to form concerns before being substituted in his despised No. 9 position, may have taken a little less pleasure in Wednesday’s victory than most.

A few days earlier, in Manchester United’s appalling 1-0 loss at St James’ Park, he and Anthony Martial gave the Newcastle defense one of their easiest games of the season. That was the last straw.

There would have been serious doubts about a plane ticket for Germany and Euro 2024 if this had happened in April and Gareth Southgate had been there.

Fans have been clamoring for Rashford to be benched for a while now, and in recent weeks, their disinterest in the forward has only increased. His primary rival for a spot on the left wing, Alejandro Garnacho, has been playing exceptionally well, which hasn’t helped his decline in the slightest.

Given the play of Garnacho and even Antony in recent games, it is unlikely that Rashford will make a quick return to the starting lineup.

Which begs the question of whether it would be wise to capitalize on the 26-year-old while he’s still at the top, if not the ideal result that many have been predicting for years.

Rashford is admired by many at Paris Saint-Germain, and club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has acknowledged that his team has considered making a move for the England international.

In December of last year, Al-Khelaifi said of Rashford, “He’s another player that is really amazing.” “And without charge? If Rashford was available for free, all clubs would undoubtedly chase him.

We have discussed it previously and we are not hiding it. However, it was not a good moment for either party. Perhaps this summer, why not?

In the summer of 2022, Dwaine Maynard, the brother of Marcus Rashford, traveled to Paris to discuss possible transfer talks with PSG. However, the United forward has never made any indications of leaving, and the club has always been guaranteed that he will stay.

In July, he committed to bringing more silverware to Old Trafford over the course of his five-year contract.

However, given Kylian Mbappe’s future, PSG might rekindle their interest in the summer. Mbappe could leave as a free agent after his current contract with the French team expires in the summer, which would be a fantastic scenario.

Real Madrid has been quietly circling for a while, and some rumors claim that both the player and the club have already begun to plan a move. With the money saved by not having to pay PSG, Mbappe now has the opportunity to sign a contract with the Spanish powerhouse, which he had expressed a desire to play for.

The French team will now be without a star forward and, perhaps more significantly, belittled by Mbappe’s departure. They might make a move to flex their transfer muscle and go back for long-term target Rashford. Given his form this season, it is unlikely that United will just turn down an offer if it comes with an exorbitant transfer fee.

Financial Fair Play was a major enough concern for United last summer that they set aside £120 million for transfers, even though this was topped off by player sales. Everton’s point deduction served as a stark reminder to Premier League rivals not to overextend themselves financially. And that might indicate that the team is considering making a sizable offer for Rashford.

Between now and next summer, there will be a ton of football games, giving Rashford plenty of chances to get back to his best from last season. The United forward scored 30 goals last season, proving he is not a write-off. Ten Hag will be hoping this is just a bad run of luck.

However, if Rashford’s decline and Garnacho’s quick improvement continue on their current trajectory, a sizable offer might force the issue. Ten Hag must provide the correct response.