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Man United concern as Marcus Rashford wage demands 'threaten to scupper' January exit

Could Rashford's wage demands scupper Man United exit?
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Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is reportedly preparing to face serious hurdles as he attempts to leave Old Trafford during the January window.

Manchester United wantaway Marcus Rashford has reportedly suffered a dent in his hopes of a January exit.

The academy graduate recently revealed that he is looking for a "new challenge" away from the Theatre of Dreams following a difficult season so far.

Ruben Amorim opted to leave Rashford out of the Man United squad which recorded a comeback success over local rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Red Devils went behind in the contest but fought back valiantly in the closing moments of the second period, with Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo breaching the Citizens' net.

Despite maximum points last time out, Man United are still languishing down in 13th spot in the Premier League standings, six points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest.

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Everton at Old Trafford, December 1, 2024© Imago

Man United exit could prove complicated for Rashford?

According to The Telegraph, Rashford has suffered a significant blow to his hopes of finding a new employer during the January transfer window.

The report claims that only a few clubs in the European ecosystem would be able to afford the eye-watering wages of the 27-year-old in 2025.

Rashford is cashing in £325,000 per week at Old Trafford currently, making him one of Man United's highest-paid players in the 2024-25 term.

Another option for the attacker would be to secure a loan move away from Manchester in January, although it remains to be seen whether Amorim's men would agree to such a deal.

There is also supposedly interest in Rashford from the Saudi Pro League, however the player is reluctant to move outside of European football.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire pictured in March 2024© Imago

Is there a way back for Rashford?

Earning 426 appearances since making his first-team debut in November 2015, Rashford has become part of the furniture during a troubling era following the exit of Sir Alex Ferguson.

The 27-year-old has helped his club to two FA Cups, two EFL Cups and a Europa League honour, scoring 138 times in competitive matches along the way.

Current head coach Amorim has urged Rashford to stay and fight for his spot at the Theatre of Dreams, although following the attacker's recent comments, the writing appears to be already on the wall.

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