Marcus Rashford has rejected Arsenal's late loan approach before the transfer deadline, and Manchester United now look more likely to keep him than lose him. He also rebuffed serious interest from Fenerbahçe. The market has not gone away, though his £325,000-a-week wage bill still limits the clubs who can move for him permanently.
United's stance on Rashford
United sources told teamtalk.com that the club are currently planning with Rashford and remain keen to retain him. That sits alongside his limited league role this season, with only one Premier League appearance to his name.
Michael Carrick has also backed the forward since his return to the group. Speaking to goal.com, he said: "It's been pretty obvious since Marcus came back training with Kobbie [Mainoo] and Licha [Martinez] pretty much in Dublin that he's come back fantastically well, you know."
Rashford returned to action during the defeat to Hull City, replacing Patrick Dorgu at half-time. Carrick's words suggest the club are at least prepared to keep him in the frame while the deadline pressure builds.
The late-window alternatives
Arsenal were understood to have considered a late loan move, but that route has now been knocked back. The stronger chase may yet come from outside England, although Rashford has already turned down Fenerbahçe and his wage level makes a permanent sale difficult.
There is still a live argument about whether the summer ends with Rashford staying at Manchester United or another move reopening before the deadline. For the moment, the clearest detail is that Arsenal were turned away, Fenerbahçe were rebuffed, and Marcus Rashford remains on the United books as 28 August ticks on.
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