Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford this summer.
Reports suggest that the England international could stay with the Red Devils, with Michael Carrick wanting to work with him.
However, the England international is expected to leave Old Trafford ahead of the new season after Barcelona decided against making his loan spell permanent, with the three Premier League clubs all monitoring Rashford’s situation as they consider a move for the 28-year-old.
However, Manchester United are reluctant to strengthen a domestic rival and would prefer to sell Rashford to a club outside of England if he leaves permanently.
Barcelona move on leaving door open for other clubs
Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan away from United after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim.
Although there had been speculation that Barcelona could keep him, the Spanish champions have now moved in a different direction, leaving his future uncertain once again.
With Barcelona no longer pursuing a permanent deal, several Premier League clubs have emerged as potential destinations.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all believed to be weighing up whether to make an approach before the transfer window closes.
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Morientes surprised by Barcelona decision
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes admitted he was surprised Barcelona did not keep Rashford.
“A lot of things have to go right at a good club for you to get minutes, to have continuity, and to earn the fans’ affection.
“But Rashford’s got that quality, no question. And it surprises me Barça have preferred the option for Gordon in that position. Rashford was at least already more acclimatised to the league and dressing room,” said Morientes.
Morientes also believes Rashford faced stiff competition from one of Barcelona’s standout performers.
“Why didn’t Barcelona sign Marcus Rashford? Well, partly because he’s had Raphinha ahead of him, I think so too.
“Between Raphinha and Rashford, both are at a good level, but Raphinha is very good. Raphinha gives you an awful lot, and Raphinha has become a leader on the pitch, and that’s not easy,” he added.
“So I think, more than a defensive issue, the problem has been that Raphinha has been at such a high level, and when Raphinha’s playing that well, they occupy the same position. I don’t see Rashford in any role other than out wide, cutting inside on the diagonal.
“I think that’s counted against him, because ahead of him he’s got a player who’s right at the top of the world game right now.”
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