Manchester United’s plans to sign a new left winger are currently on hold, contingent on the future of Marcus Rashford, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club had identified both Crysencio Summerville of West Ham and Iliman Ndiaye of Everton as potential targets, but will only actively pursue either player if Rashford departs this summer.
United’s new ownership group, INEOS, initially prioritized strengthening central midfield, bringing in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, and securing Karl Darlow as a backup goalkeeper. A new wide player was considered a secondary target, dependent on movement within the existing squad. Barcelona had a €30 million option to buy Rashford, but did not exercise it, leaving the England international expected to participate in pre-season training with United.
Roma are currently leading the race for Summerville, having submitted a third bid of €47 million plus add-ons. Romano reports that United’s interest in the Dutch winger is “completely cold” as long as Rashford remains at Old Trafford. The club is also not progressing with a move for Ndiaye for the same reason, despite acknowledging his quality and potential cost, with other clubs including Aston Villa also previously showing interest.
Rashford is reportedly looking forward to working with new coach Michael Carrick, suggesting he may be willing to remain at the club despite the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future. This situation leaves United in a waiting game, unwilling to invest in a new winger until Rashford’s position is resolved. Should Rashford leave, United would then turn their attention to finding a suitable replacement, but at present, both Summerville and Ndiaye appear unlikely to move to Old Trafford.
This strategy reflects a cautious approach from United, prioritizing clarity regarding their existing attacking options before making further additions to the squad. The club’s stance could significantly impact both Roma’s pursuit of Summerville and Everton’s ability to retain Ndiaye, as both players are attracting interest from multiple clubs.
