MANCHESTER UNITED have been urged to make two possible swap deals in a bid to offload Marcus Rashford this summer.
The Red Devils are facing a dilemma over Rashford‘s future after Barcelona agreed a £70million deal with Newcastle for Anthony Gordon.
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Manchester United could offload Marcus Rashford in a swap deal this summer Credit: AFP
Jaap Stam has urged United to offer Rashford in exchange for AC Milan star Rafael Leao Credit: Getty
Rashford had a positive season with Barcelona as he won the league and Spanish Super Cup with Hansi Flick.
He scored 14 goals and assisted ten during his stint with the Catalan giants, but there are now doubts over whether he will return to the Nou Camp.
Barca’s deal for Gordon means the Newcastle winger should become first choice on the left flank.
JattvibeSport understands Barcelona are still keen on extending Rashford’s loan by another year.
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The club had £26m option to buy with Manchester United this summer, but they do not wish to activate it.
And Rashford might have to look elsewhere should Barcelona fail to secure a second loan deal.
His future at Manchester United looks bleak after falling out of favour with old boss Ruben Amorim, though Michael Carrick refused to rule out a return.
And former United defender Jaap Stam believes United should tempt AC Milan with a possible swap deal between Rashford and Portuguese star Rafael Leao.
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Barcelona’s Marc Casado is another player United could reportedly use in a swap deal Credit: Alamy
Leao had an impressive season in Serie A as he scored nine goals and assisted three from 23 starts and he will be looking to impress for Portugal at next month’s World Cup.
The Dutchman said: “Maybe a swap between Rafael Leao and Marcus Rashford could work. Leao is also a good player.
“He has shown his potential at Milan, of course, in what he can do. I think he is a player that should be on the list of targets for Man Utd.
“Having said that, you need to have a look not only at the skill of a player, but also at the mentality of players.
“You need to consider the situation where the club is, what player they are bringing in that is going to help the club going forward, so that you don’t get any irritations from players who are not being picked to start.”
United could also approach Barcelona with a potential swap deal, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Spanish outlet claims the club are monitoring midfielder Marc Casado and the two players could be exchanged.
Casado would be a direct replacement for veteran Casemiro, who will leave United this summer after his contract expires.
There is a small chance Rashford could play for United again after Carrick said there were “decisions to be made” on his future.
He said last month: “I just think there’s decisions to be made in time on certain things and obviously Marcus is in that situation.
“But at this point in time, nothing’s been decided. And it will be, because it has to be at a certain point. But at this stage, there’s nothing to say.”
