Jose Mourinho ‘targets Marcus Rashford’ for a sensational transfer as Manchester United striker trains separately from teammates

Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, is reportedly interested in signing Manchester United’s forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old striker is expected to be available for around £40 million and is likely to leave Old Trafford this summer. Although his preferred destination is believed to be Barcelona, negotiations have yet to produce concrete interest from the Spanish club.

Rashford’s representatives have held discussions with Barcelona officials, but other clubs like Bayern Munich and Juventus are also showing interest in acquiring the England international. Fenerbahce is now entering the race, with reports suggesting they are willing to meet his £40 million valuation. A transfer would reunite Rashford with Mourinho, who managed him between 2016 and 2018, at the Turkish club.

Such a move would be a significant achievement for Fenerbahce, who finished second in the Turkish Super Lig last season, 21 points behind champions Galatasaray. Their league position grants them a spot in next season’s Champions League qualifiers, contrasting with United’s failure to qualify for European competition this year.

Recently, Rashford has been training away from his Manchester United teammates, choosing to avoid contact with coach Ruben Amorim and some squad members. He has utilized the club’s facilities privately and has expressed a desire for a new challenge, despite having been with United since childhood. Last season, Rashford spent the second half on loan at Aston Villa, where he scored four goals in 17 appearances, but Villa decided not to sign him permanently.

Under contract with United until 2028 and earning over £300,000 weekly, Rashford remains a highly sought-after player. Reports indicate Juventus is accelerating their plans to sign him, though his high wages could pose a hurdle. Meanwhile, Barcelona has shown interest in a loan arrangement, potentially sharing part of his wages as part of the deal.

Implications of the Potential move

A transfer to Fenerbahce would mark a reunion with Mourinho and add a notable chapter to Rashford’s career, which has seen him evolve from a youth talent into one of the Premier League’s top forwards. The next few weeks could determine whether Rashford departs Manchester United for a new challenge in Turkey or elsewhere.