Erik ten Hag has firmly stated that Manchester United has no plans to part ways with Marcus Rashford during the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite Rashford’s comparatively subdued performance this season, the club is standing by the forward, who inked a fresh five-year contract after an impressive 30-goal haul in the previous campaign.
Recent speculation linking Rashford with a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain has surfaced, fueling talks of a substantial financial windfall for United, especially given the Premier League’s current focus on financial sustainability. However, Ten Hag emphasizes that Rashford’s significance to the club’s future outweighs any potential financial gains from his sale. “We didn’t re-sign him last season for [five] years with the intention to sell him, no,” stated Ten Hag. “He should be part of this project, so that is not a subject we talk about.”
Ten Hag’s comments come ahead of Sunday’s crucial FA Cup quarter-final clash against Liverpool, a match that could have implications for his own future within the United setup, particularly under the ownership of Ineos.
United, beset by injuries, have navigated a challenging season, currently sitting in sixth place in the Premier League standings and facing an uphill battle to secure Champions League qualification. However, Ten Hag remains hopeful that Sunday’s fixture could serve as a turning point, potentially revitalizing United’s season and keeping their hopes alive for silverware.
