Manchester United are prepared to accept a fee lower than the previously reported £40 million for forward Marcus Rashford this summer, according to The Sun. This shift in valuation comes as the club aims to facilitate the signing of West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville.
Rashford, 26, had previously agreed personal terms with Barcelona, with the Spanish club holding an option to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). However, Barcelona have since prioritised other targets, including Anthony Gordon, and have shown no intention of revisiting a deal for the England international. Rashford is now expected to return to Old Trafford after the World Cup.
United are keen to offload Rashford due to his high wages of £325,000 per week, which do not align with the club’s new salary structure. A clause in his contract, revealed by David Ornstein of The Athletic, allows clubs – excluding Liverpool and Manchester City – to sign him for £40 million, but the club are willing to negotiate a lower fee to expedite his departure.
Summerville, 24, has emerged as a key target for United as they look to strengthen their left-wing options. West Ham are expected to sell several players following their relegation to the Championship, making Summerville a potentially attainable target. United have already made an enquiry about the Dutch international during talks regarding Mateus Fernandes.
Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed interest in Summerville, viewing him as an alternative to Manchester City’s Savinho. However, United believe a deal for Summerville is contingent on Rashford’s exit, both to free up funds and create space in the squad. The Athletic previously described Summerville as ‘dangerously quick’, highlighting his suitability for United’s recruitment strategy, which prioritises players aged 22-26 with Premier League experience.
