Liverpool urged to sign 'outstanding' Marcus Rashford despite Man Utd block
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersMarcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after Barcelona opted against signing him permanently, and Liverpool has been urged to consider moving for himMarcus Rashford during an England training session(Image: 2026 The FA)Liverpool has been urged to make an audacious play to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.Rashford is set to return to Old Trafford following the conclusion of his participation in the World Cup, after Barcelona decided against triggering a buy option in the loan deal that took him to Camp Nou last summer. Rashford had a decent season in Catalonia, registering 14 goals and 14 assists in all competitions, and for much of the season the expectation was that the move would be made permanent – particularly considering the modest fee that he was available for.However, Barca instead opted to allocate funds to the acquisition of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, leaving Rashford facing a return to Manchester.It remains unclear whether there is a route back for Rashford at United under Michael Carrick – and if there is not, former Red David James feels as though Liverpool should consider attempting to sign the 28-year-old."If I were Liverpool, I'd look to sign Marcus Rashford.
I really would," James told BetVictor."Whether he plays on the left or the right isn't the main issue. Get him in first, and then you give it time to work out his best position."I think he's an outstanding footballer.
His football intelligence is off the scale, and so is his ability.Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon instead of Marcus Rashford this summer(Image: Getty Images)"We saw at Barcelona that when you get Marcus Rashford in a happy place, he's capable of playing incredible football."I can't imagine Liverpool will actually sign him, but football rivalries shouldn't stop clubs from pursuing the best players.“Someone like Andoni Iraola is good enough to create an environment where Rashford could thrive.”Barcelona is reportedly open to keeping Rashford – but only on another loan deal rather than on a permanent transfer.Rashford is United's highest-paid player, and although it is technically an option for him to return to United, the Red Devils' top brass is keen to reduce the wage bill.This summer has already seen highly paid pair Jadon Sancho and Casemiro exit United following the expiry of their contracts, and finding a suitor for Rashford would be Sir Jim Ratcliffe's preferred outcome.Rashford has two years remaining on the five-year contracvt he signed during the summer of 2023. The 28-year-old has only scored 15 goals for United since signing that deal, and he has not played for his boyhood club since December 2024, when he was frozen out by former head coach Ruben Amorim.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersManchester United FC