Ally McCoist urges Man United star to be first out at club’s mass sale this summer – with just three players named as ‘banned’ for fire sale under Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Ally McCoist has urged one of Manchester United’s favorites to leave the club this summer.
The club is planning a brutal sale to clean up the squad and free up funds for new signings.
Only three players are said to be safe – Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund – according to The Telegraph.
The club’s new hierarchy, led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and new CEO Omar Berrada, will be brutal. The lack of Champions League revenue only exacerbates the need to sell.
Even Marcus Rashford, who has been with the club since the age of seven in 2005, is not safe from the scythe as United will listen to offers for him.
Ally McCoist named the only Manchester United star he thinks must leave this summer
The player in question is Marcus Rashford, a long-time servant of the club who has had a difficult season personally and on the pitch.
And McCoist believes he needs to move on – for his own benefit and that of United.
“Looking at Marcus Rashford, I honestly believe it’s in the best interests of all parties for him to go and take on a new challenge elsewhere,” he told talkSPORT.
“I think he needs it and I think the Manchester United fans are starting to lose patience with him and a few other members of the team. I look at his body language and he just doesn’t look happy .
Rashford has scored eight goals in 40 games this season, his second worst total in the famous red. Last campaign he managed 30, a clear indication of his potential.
He recently posted a disturbing message on X, formerly Twitter, claiming he had suffered “months of abuse” in response to a post claiming criticism of him was unfair.
This isn’t the first time Rashford has defended himself this season. In February, he wrote a first-person article for The Players’ Tribune.
“I can take any criticism,” Rashford wrote. “But if you start to question my commitment to this club and my love for football and involving my family in it, then I would just ask you to have a little more humanity.”
His mother Melanie Maynard even wrote an article for the Times explaining that he had lost two people close to him in the last 18 months, his cousin Nathan and a family friend called Garf.
United plans fire sale this summer to raise funds and attract new players
Only Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund (RL) would be safe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives at a time when clubs are under greater financial constraints
“Marcus is human, so he will have ups and downs in his life like everyone else,” she wrote.
A microscopic focus on his personal life hasn’t helped him make headlines. His 12-hour “tequila bender” in Belfast in January – the day before calling in sick to training – sparked outcry among fans and analysis of his commitment.
A salary of £315,000 a week will always attract top-notch scrutiny.
Sports MailIt is Chris Wheeler first reported that selling Rashford was an option. With 100% of profits generated from local players’ trade aimed at complying with FFP regulations, a sale could be part of INEOS’ commitment to fierce economic momentum.
Paris Saint-Germain, who held talks with Rashford’s representatives two years ago, are among a handful of clubs who could realistically match his £75m-100m valuation and raise money. money for his onerous personal conditions as they look to replace Real Madrid. linked Kylian Mbappé.
Mail Sport understands United continue to believe in Rashford and want him to succeed after investing so heavily in him with a bumper new contract.
United are looking for a new striker, a central midfielder and a central defender. Raphel Varane is set to leave as the club fail to offer an extension on his £340,000-a-week terms. Casemiro is also expected to leave.
If United miss out on European football altogether next season, they would have to adopt a drastic sell-to-buy policy. Their ability to spend ahead of next season has been crippled by their spending of £555 million over the previous three summers.
PSG are one of the only clubs that can afford Rashford’s transfer fee and salary.
Rashford thanked fans online for their support before saying he had ‘had enough’ of the abuse
Some United fans believe YouTuber Mark Goldbridge of The United Channel is partly to blame
Manager Erik Ten Hag insisted Rashford needed fans’ support, but also admitted the player needed to think about why his form had declined.
“I obviously have a lot of sympathy for Rashy,” Ten Hag said.
“Last year he had a brilliant season, the best of his career, scoring 30 goals, so you see what he is capable of.
“This season he hasn’t given the performances and people are very critical. I think we have to support him.
“Everyone should support him and push him to get back to the level he was at last year.”
