Marcus Rashford to Liverpool: Sheringham flags Man United contract uncertainty
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham says a Marcus Rashford move to Liverpool is a realistic option if United’s new hierarchy decides they no longer want the forward.
Sheringham called a Rashford-to-Liverpool switch the “ultimate betrayal” for United supporters, but stressed the key condition: the transfer would only happen if United push Rashford out.
Rashford returned to United on July 1 after a loan at Barcelona ended without a permanent deal. Barcelona had a £26m purchase option in the arrangement, which the club chose not to activate.
The player is left in limbo. He remains a Manchester United contract holder until May 2028, earning a reported base salary of £325,000 per week. Sheringham previously questioned Rashford’s professionalism during the early stage of the Barcelona loan discussions.
For United, the article frames the issue as clarity and financial discipline under new ownership. A high earners’ contract for a player not in the first-team picture is described as unsustainable. With Rashford turning 29 in October, the club faces a near-term decision.
Liverpool has not publicly confirmed interest. The speculation is portrayed as logic and proximity rather than verified reporting.
Neutral
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