Man Utd information: Red Devils make Barcelona switch ‘enquiry’ as star’s future now clear
Manchester United are yet to make a single signing in the January transfer window, but the Red Devils are being linked with a number of players
Michael Carrick is now at the helm of Manchester United(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United have yet to make a single first-team acquisition in the January transfer window. Despite splashing out over £200million in the summer, there were whispers that United might delve into the winter market to bolster their squad further.
Michael Carrick’s team continue to be linked with several players, with a central midfielder believed to be high on their wish list. In other news, United could also see some departures, with Joshua Zirkzee rumoured to be on his way out of Old Trafford.
The long-term futures of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are also subjects of speculation. Here’s the latest Man Utd transfer news….
Man Utd eyeing Marc Casado
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According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, United are keen on signing Marc Casado and have enquired about the availability of the Barcelona midfielder, reports the Mirror. Casado, 22, graduated from Barca’s renowned La Masia academy and made his senior debut in 2022.
He has since clocked up 60 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan club. However, Casado has found regular playing time hard to come by at Barca, having started just 10 La Liga matches this season.
It’s reported that Casado had been hesitant to entertain offers to leave Barca, given his ‘lifelong dream’ is to be a key player at Camp Nou. United are understood to have made an initial approach for Casado, having ‘closely monitored’ him for some time.
No return for Marcus Rashford
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes there’s no chance of Marcus Rashford making a comeback into the Manchester United squad, regardless of who succeeds interim manager Michael Carrick in the summer.
Rashford, 28, has spent the season on loan at Barcelona where he has impressed, netting eight goals and providing 11 assists in 29 appearances. Some United fans would like to see Rashford return following his stint in Spain – but Murphy doesn’t believe that’s a feasible scenario.
When pressed about the current situation at United, Murphy told BOYLE Sports that Rashford should set his sights on a fresh start elsewhere. He said: “I don’t think Michael Carrick, or whoever gets the job, will be able to influence the club to change their approach on Marcus Rashford.
“I think he’s had his chances and opportunities. Also, the fanbase has generally turned on him a little bit. I think he’s too far gone. Even if he doesn’t get the Barcelona move, a move somewhere else will benefit him.
“He looks like he’s playing with freedom. I even saw him come off the bench against Real Madrid, and he looked so sharp, expressing himself and appearing like a different player. I think his days at United are over, regardless of who is in charge.”
