Andy Cole believes Manchester United's history of overpaying for central defenders will embolden Everton to hold out for their asking price in negotiations over Jarrad Branthwaite.
03.06.2024 - 16:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Marcus Rashford's future looks set to be a story that dominates the headlines throughout this summer. Manchester United are set for a huge squad rebuild, and that has led to a number of players being made available for transfer.
Rashford has endured a tough year on the pitch, scoring just eight goals for United in all competitions. Having managed 30 the previous campaign, that represents a major drop-off in form.
The forward has been criticised at times for his perceived level of effort and attitude, by pundits and United matchgoers alike, and has come in for some stinging criticism.
In the penultimate game of the Premier League season, and the last one at Old Trafford, Rashford confronted a United supporter who was giving him grief during the warm-up. It was the latest incident in a series of disappointments for the player after his wonderful 2022/23 campaign.
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He was omitted from the England Euro 2024 squad by Gareth Southgate, no surprise given his form but a setback for a player who had lit up the World Cup in a Three Lions shirt.
Rashford's form and the noise surrounding him has led to speculation that United could look to cash in on him this summer. Ineos are conducting a thorough review of the first team squad, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe having appointed a series of power brokers at the club tasked with turning around the football fortunes.
The Manchester Evening News revealed in April that only four players were safe from the axe - Andre Onana, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund - with United willing to
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