Manchester, England — Ruben Amorim, coach of Manchester United, don announce say him no go give Marcus Rashford any chance to return to the team after dis summer. United officials dey plan to finalize permanent arrangement with Aston Villa for Rashford for about £60 million.
Rashford, wey be England international, don struggle for form since him leave Old Trafford on loan to Villa in January 2025. Reports show say after scoring 30 goals in the previous season, his form don drop sharply, but him later find some rhythm again under Villa manager Unai Emery.
Despite Rashford’s recent improvement for Aston Villa, Amorim no dey consider am for return to United. According to reports, United want to sell am permanently and dey look to cash in at around £60 million, even though Villa’s buy option for him be around £40 million.
“Ruben Amorim no go offer Marcus Rashford any lifeline this summer,” one source narrate. “United heads dey keen to secure a deal with Villa, as dem believe Rashford fit add more value if him continue with impressive performances.”
In the course of the current season, Rashford don achieve four assists in nine games for Villa as him form don see improvement. “Him and Marco Asensio dey build good understanding for pitch,” one Villa insider talk.
Meanwhile, Amorim don express doubts about Rashford’s mentality and approach to training. “I no fit fit Marcus train the way wey I want, and if wey we no dey agree on tactics, e go affect him game,” Amorim talk last month.
This development don bring various reactions for football community. Manchester United legend Bryan Robson don challenge the claim say Rashford dey enjoy him football wella at Villa. “Marcus get talent wey fit shine for United and him suppose dey give him best for di club,” Robson emphasize.
As things dey stand, United dey set their eyes on bringing in a proven goal-scorer come next transfer window, with Amorim himself fully aware say the team need fresh firepower to resolve their attacking woes.
In parallel news, Liverpool don make progress for di potential signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, while Juventus dey reportedly prepare to sack their manager Thiago Motta and replace am with Roberto Mancini. This dey show say transfer market dey hot as clubs dey strategize for di next season.
For now, all eyes dey on Rashford and his performance in Villa as everybody dey ponder wetin go happen next for him football career.