UMVA has learned that Manchester United's decision to push Marcus Rashford towards a sale was driven by the club's hierarchy, rather than solely by former head coach Ruben Amorim.
This new information changes the narrative around Rashford's departure, as it was initially framed as a manager-versus-player issue. However, it appears that the club had already made a strategic decision about Rashford's future.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the move to sideline Rashford and attempt to sell him was led by the club, with Amorim being the public face of the decision. This raises questions about the true reasons behind Rashford's exclusion from the first team.
Rashford's future at United has been uncertain for some time, and his loan spell at Barcelona last season seemed to revitalize his career. He played a key role in Barça's La Liga title win, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists.
However, Barcelona's financial concerns and the arrival of Anthony Gordon have made them hesitant to trigger the permanent option on Rashford's loan deal. This leaves United in a difficult position, as Rashford wants to stay in Catalonia but Barcelona are unwilling to meet the buy clause.
United, meanwhile, are looking to offload Rashford and remove his substantial salary from their wage bill. If a deal is not agreed, Rashford may have to return to United for pre-season training.
This situation reveals more about Manchester United's squad planning than it does about Amorim's tactics. While Rashford's form and attitude were questioned, and Amorim clearly did not build around him, it appears that the club itself had decided he was no longer part of their future.
