Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly eager to beat Barcelona in the race to secure the services of 27-year-old Manchester United misfit Marcus Rashford.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Marcus Rashford is the subject of interest from Juventus. The Serie A giants have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the winter transfer window and have set their sights on the Manchester United misfit. Meanwhile, the English international is also a target for Barcelona, but the Bianconeri will look to beat the Blaugrana to his signature.
Marcus Rashford in limbo
Marcus Rashford has seen his career come to a grinding halt in the last month and a half. The Englishman was a talismanic figure for Manchester United 18 months ago. However, his stock has plummeted since the start of the 2023/24 season, with his stature dropping considerably this term.
The 27-year-old attacker has turned out over 400 times thus far for Manchester United while chipping in with 138 goals and 63 assists. However, Rashford has likely played his final game for the Red Devils, with Amorim not picking him since the UEFA Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen on December 12.
Meanwhile, the situation has not dissuaded the English international’s suitors, with several high-profile clubs across Europe vying for his signature. Barcelona and Juventus are among the prospective suitors vying for the Manchester United outcast’s signature in the winter transfer window.
Where next?
Barcelona’s interest in Marcus Rashford makes sense. Ansu Fati faces an uncertain future at the Catalan club, even though he wants to fight for his place in Hansi Flick’s squad. In addition, Ferran Torres has struggled to establish himself as a regular. So, the Manchester United misfit has emerged as a viable target for Barcelona, with the move appealing to him.
As for Juventus, Dusan Vlahovic faces an uncertain future at the Serie A club amid his struggles for consistency at the Allianz Stadium. In addition, Arkadiusz Milik’s fitness woes have not gone away. So, Rashford is an option worth considering, with Juventus eager to steal a march on Barcelona for the Englishman’s signature.
Recent reports have also linked the 27-year-old English international with Galatasaray. However, with Alvaro Morata closing in on joining the Turkish giants, a deal for Rashford will unlikely see the light of day. It will be interesting to see where the player lands amid his awkward situation at Manchester United.
