Keith Wyness says a Marcus Rashford move to Everton is definitely being discussed, and Manchester United have already held talks over a potential January move. Even so, the conversations are still at an early stage, with no guarantee of success and no settled structure.
Wyness backs the move being discussed
Wyness said the move is "definitely being talked about quite strongly", which is about as far as anyone should go at this point. Steve Kay of football365.com had already reported that Everton had held talks over a potential January move, but he also stressed that it was still early and that the outcome was far from certain.
That uncertainty covers the format as well. Kay said it remained unclear whether the deal would be permanent or a loan, while other reporting has suggested Everton still have not decided whether to chase a permanent transfer or a loan with an option to buy.
Why the deal is hard to put together
The cleanest obstacle is money. Rashford’s base salary is around £325,000 per week, which makes any deal difficult for Everton unless United help with the structure or the numbers change in a major way.
There is also the football side of it. Rashford has made 8 appearances for United this season without a goal or assist, and he returned from his Barcelona loan in the summer of 2026 after the Spanish club passed on a €30 million buyout clause. That does not make a January exit certain, but it does explain why the discussion has opened again so quickly.
Wyness also said he would not be surprised to see something happen in January. The market is still moving, but this one looks more like a live conversation than a deal close to completion.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
