Liverpool already denied 'off the scale' $54M transfer as Andoni Iraola blocked from signing
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Marcus Rashford has made England's World Cup roster after a strong season on loan for Barcelona, but the Manchester United star may have been denied an unpopular Liverpool moveAndoni Iraola has already been denied a Liverpool signing(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Liverpool is in the market for a new star winger this summer, but head coach Andoni Iraola has already been denied the unlikely signing of Marcus Rashford due to a special clause in his contract.The departure of Mohamed Salah will force Liverpool to sign a new marquee wide player, with investment also needed elsewhere in the squad. While Liverpool's left side appears bright with Rio Ngumoha impressing, and Cody Gakpo also an option, the right side is the primary offensive focus.One player who has played across the forward line is Rashford, who is on his way back to Manchester United after a loan spell with Barcelona.
Rashford impressed in Spain, but Barcelona has signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, leaving Rashford in limbo.There is a world where United could reintegrate Rashford into the squad, especially with Champions League soccer secured for next season. Rashford wasn't wanted by former head coach Ruben Amorim, but ex-United star Michael Carrick is now in charge.Carrick has already brought Kobbie Mainoo back into contention, and Rashford could be next, though his future remains uncertain.
According to The Athletic, those teams are Manchester City and Liverpool.Marcus Rashford made England's World Cup roster after scoring 13 goals and recording 10 assists for Barcelona(Image: 2026 The FA)Although a move would have been highly unlikely given Liverpool's status as an arch-rival, former Premier League star David James believes Rashford's intelligence is "off the scale" and urged the club to sign him."If I were Liverpool, I'd look to sign Marcus Rashford. We saw at Barcelona that when you get Marcus Rashford in a happy place, he's capable of playing incredible football.David James believes that Liverpool should push for Marcus Rashford despite the rivalry(Image: BetVictor)"I can't imagine Liverpool will actually sign him, but football rivalries shouldn't stop clubs from pursuing the best players.