Manchester United outcast wants £40m move due to football-related ambitions

United have an ambitious summer plan to recruit quality over quantity for Ruben Amorim, depending on their sales of surplus. Amorim’s plan intends to kickstart a long-term project at the club by moving on from players like Rashford this summer.

While having an incredible quality as an offensive player, the 27-year-old always struggled with inconsistency in contributing goals and assists. There are many mitigating factors, like the pressure of representing the United Academy, that have contributed to Rashford’s struggles here.

Football ambition and a willingness to compromise

It is mutually beneficial for both United and the player to part ways this summer, hoping to achieve rejuvenation separately. According to the Spanish publication Nacional CAT, Rashford has made demands to Barcelona if they want to sign him from United this summer.

Rashford has demanded guaranteed minutes and continuity at Barcelona and is willing to take a pay cut. The Englishman dreams of playing for Barcelona and focuses purely on football, with the 2026 World Cup driving his ambitions.

Whether Barcelona fights Bayern Munich for Diaz or shifts its attention towards Rashford is still up for speculation. We believe the Spanish club should confidently target the Englishman, who is willing to take a pay cut, while United remain open to compromises to complete the deal.