Marcus Rashford is considering a loan move to AC Milan due to his current lack of playing time and form at Manchester United. His brother, Dwayne Maynard, is in Italy to hold talks with AC Milan, and there is interest from other Serie A clubs like Juventus. A loan move could help Rashford regain form and increase his market value, which is currently low due to his struggles at United.
The primary financial challenge for Manchester United in transferring Marcus Rashford is his high wages. Clubs interested in Rashford, such as AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, would need to subsidize his salary, which is a significant hurdle. Additionally, United would prefer not to repeat past scenarios where they paid a large portion of a player's wages during a loan, as they did with Nani.
Manchester United fans are concerned about the potential sale of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho because both players are highly regarded academy graduates. Selling them would go against the club's tradition of nurturing and retaining homegrown talent. Additionally, their sales would be seen as a way to balance the books rather than a strategic football decision, which undermines the club's heritage and fan connection.
The FA Cup holds significant importance for Manchester United this season as it provides an opportunity to salvage a disappointing campaign. A strong performance in the FA Cup could boost team morale and confidence, especially after a poor run in the Premier League. Additionally, the FA Cup has a rich history at United, and winning it could help restore some pride and positivity around the club.
Manchester United pulled out of the FA Cup in 2000 to participate in the FIFA Club World Championship in Brazil. The decision was influenced by pressure from the FA, who believed United's participation would enhance England's bid to host the 2006 World Cup. However, the move was controversial, and England ultimately lost the bid to Germany, making the decision to withdraw from the FA Cup seem misguided in hindsight.
The expectations for Manchester United's women's team in the FA Cup are high, as they are defending champions and face West Brom, a team from the third tier of women's football. The women's team has been in good form, and a convincing victory is expected. The FA Cup provides an opportunity for the team to continue building momentum and potentially secure another trophy this season.
We were sceptical clubs would come in for Marcus Rashford, but just a few days after he stated his openness to a move there are already some significant suitors. Could this actually happen?
Much less likely is a transfer for either Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho: the two FA Youth Cup winners may not be certain starters for Amorim, but fans need not fear a fire sale... the price would have to be right.
...and with not one, but two FA Cup defences starting this weekend we catch up with the women's team, consider the merits of Arteta's Arsenal, and remember the season of no FA Cup football thanks to the inaugural FIFA club world cup.
(Laurie's article, as discussed in the show, lives here... https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1498500/2020/01/02/fergies-calls-to-alastair-campbell-hang-gliding-in-brazil-and-trying-to-sign-rivaldo-the-year-manchester-united-pulled-out-of-the-fa-cup/?source=emp_shared_article))
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