Marcus Rashford’s surprise exclusion from Manchester United’s squad for their recent derby win over Manchester City has sparked growing speculation about his future at the club.
Despite manager Ruben Amorim affirming that Rashford remains integral to his plans, rumors suggesting the forward could leave in 2025 continue to circulate.
According to ESPN, Borussia Dortmund is reportedly interested in acquiring Rashford on a loan deal, similar to Jadon Sancho’s temporary return to the Bundesliga side last year.
Sancho, sidelined after a public dispute with former United manager Erik ten Hag, revitalized his career at Dortmund.
His stellar performances during the loan spell helped the team secure a place in the Champions League final, demonstrating the potential benefits of such a move.
Sancho’s time at Dortmund, however, did not lead to a prolonged stay at Manchester United.
Instead, it paved the way for his eventual transfer to Chelsea.
Some believe Rashford could follow a similar trajectory.
Struggling with inconsistent form over the past 18 months, the forward might see a stint at Dortmund as an opportunity to rediscover his best performance levels, akin to what Sancho experienced.
Sancho has often spoken fondly of his return to Dortmund, describing it as a homecoming and recalling the warmth and support he received from the club.
These sentiments could resonate with Rashford as he weighs his options for the future.
However, no definitive plans have been announced, and there is no concrete indication from Rashford or Amorim that such a move is under consideration.
Following Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 victory against City, Amorim stressed the importance of consistency in training, matches, and professional conduct as prerequisites for earning a place in the team.
He reassured fans that players dropped from the squad would still have opportunities to prove themselves and regain their form.
While Borussia Dortmund has emerged as a potential destination, other clubs, including Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, have previously shown interest in Rashford.
However, these teams do not appear likely to pursue him in the near future.
Under Amorim’s guidance, Rashford has shown signs of improvement, scoring three of his four Premier League goals this season since the manager’s arrival.
He is expected to be included in the squad for Manchester United’s upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Tottenham on Thursday.
For now, Rashford remains focused on regaining consistency and contributing to Manchester United’s ongoing campaign, but speculation about his long-term future at Old Trafford continues to grow.
