Man United told 'something strange going on' with Marcus Rashford after transfer denial
Pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor expresses confusion over the lack of transfer interest in Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. He suggests that high wages and a potential need for a fresh start away from Manchester are hindering a move.
Why it matters
It highlights the financial and professional complexities surrounding high-profile football transfers and player career management.
Gabriel Agbonlahor believes something 'really strange' is going on with Marcus Rashford because of the apparent lack of clubs bidding for him this summer. Rashford, 28, is due to train with United this pre-season because Barcelona did not exercise an option to sign the England international this summer. Aston Villa made the same decision 12 months ago after another loan spell away from the club did not result in a permanent exit. There are still two years left on Rashford's £325,000-a-week deal, all of which the Catalan club paid last season. United, however, now have to pay his salary once again. Agbonlahor highlighted that as a potential reason behind the lack of interest this summer. He said on talkSPORT: "I'm just surprised teams haven't bid for him. "I don't understand the Gordon transfer, I really don't. I feel Rashford is a better option than Gordon. "He's 28.
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