With Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho leaving the club this summer, and complete uncertainty around the long-term future of Mykhailo Mudryk in football, Chelsea need to strengthen their ranks on the wings. Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix, two more potential options there, are expected to depart as well.
We have seen Chelsea be linked with one Manchester United winger in the form of Alejandro Garnacho. Could they shift their focus and end up making a move for Marcus Rashford?
In the past, Chelsea have been linked with Rashford. Those whispers have gone quiet in recent times. But it looks like the Blues are not completely out of the race for the 27-year-old Manchester United player.
As reported by CaughtOffside, Barcelona have made Rashford their top target but sporting director Deco is reluctant to push forward with a deal due to the potential costs involved. Chelsea and PSG are both monitoring the situation closely, and they are prepared to enter the race if the player becomes available.
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So, it looks like Chelsea are continuing to monitor the situation of Rashford. After missing out on Nico Williams, Barcelona seem to have them at the top of their transfer list but it remains to be seen if the Spanish side, who have faced constant financial struggles in recent years, will make a move for him.
Rashford has made more than 400 appearances and scored 138 goals for Manchester United. There is no question about his talent, but he simply has never been consistent enough.
Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa. Incidentally, his best performance came against Chelsea as he came on as a substitute to assist both goals as Unai Emery's side came from behind to win 2-1.