Rashford is one of five players desperate to leave Old Trafford with Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony all expressing their desire to leave after talks with the club. Tyrell Malacia has also informed United he wants a new challenge away from Manchester.

If you want proof that time flies, David de Gea left Manchester United two years ago. De Gea departed upon the expiry of his contract in the summer of 2023 and, after spending the entirety of the next season as a free agent,