Marcus Rashford Man Utd exit one step closer as AC Milan take action to seal transfer

Marcus Rashford is edging closer to leaving United (Image: Getty)

AC Milan are reportedly looking to make space in their squad for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford by offloading a forward. The Red Devils are keen to find a new club for Rashford in the January transfer window after he fell out of favour with Ruben Amorim.

Rashford, who is open to a fresh challenge, has been exploring potential exit strategies this month. Milan appears to be the most likely destination after the 27-year-old dismissed the idea of relocating to Saudi Arabia or Turkey at this point in his career.

However, financial constraints have complicated the move, as Rashford earns £325,000 per week at United until June 2028. Despite this, Milan are eager to secure him on an initial loan deal until the end of the season, but are reluctant to cover even half of his wages, given that their highest earner, Alvaro Morata, only receives £150,000.

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Nonetheless, Milan are continuing negotiations with United and are progressing with other January window activities that could facilitate his arrival.

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Reports in Italy claim that Milan forward Noah Okafor is set to sign for RB Leipzig on an initial loan deal that could become permanent for around €25million (£21m) in the summer.

The Swiss forward, who joined the Serie A side from RB Salzburg for €15.5m (£13m) in the summer of 2023, is considered surplus to requirements.

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Noah Okafor is closing in on a move for RB Leipzig (Image: Getty)

Okafor's Bundesliga switch will therefore open up space for Rashford to break into Sergio Conceicao' side - as well as free funds to ensure Milan can afford the versatile forward's wages.

The England forward's brother and agent, Dane, has been in Italy hashing out the deal, while United seem willing to let Rashford go, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe intimating every squad member has their price.

Rashford himself hinted at a change of scenery in December: “For me, personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave it's going to be 'no hard feelings'. You're not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That's me as a person.

Marcus Rashford's agent has travelled to Italy for talks (Image: Getty)

"If I know that a situation is already bad I'm not going to make it worse. I've seen how other players have left in the past and I don't want to be that person. When I leave I'll make a statement and it will be from me."

Rashford has been sidelined since United's Europa League clash on December 12, but with seven goals and three assists this season, he may well find his fresh start away from Old Trafford when the transfer window shuts on February 3.