Marcus Rashford was a noticeable absentee from Manchester United's travelling squad as the team were pictured travelling by train to London on Saturday afternoon. Ruben Amorim is attempting to lead United's FA Cup defence against Arsenal as a daunting trip to the Emirates await while questions continue to swirl over Rashford's future at the club.
![[AC Milan and Barcelona have been amongst the frontrunners to take Rashford away from his boyhood club]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/11/20/93996739-14274335-image-m-32_1736627120297.jpg)
The 27-year-old has been attracting interest from top European clubs after publicly declaring his interest for a new challenge and Rashford doesn't appear to be part of United's team for the FA Cup contest. United's travelling squad headed to Stockport train station for their journey to the capital and Rashford wasn't seen amongst the members of Amorim's squad.
![[Rashford was missing from the stars pictured in United's team that travelled from Stockport station]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/11/20/93996767-14274335-Rashford_was_missing_from_the_stars_pictured_in_United_s_team_th-a-56_1736628176097.jpg)
Amorim had previously claimed the England international was available for selection again after recovering from illness, but continues to be on the periphery of the club's first-team. Rashford's camp has been working on a deal to take the winger away from Old Trafford in the January transfer window with a loan until the end of the season the most popular option.
![[United value Rashford at around £60million and his wages are over £350,000 a week]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/11/20/93996825-14274335-image-a-37_1736627298248.jpg)
Marcus Rashford (right) was a noticeable absentee from Manchester United 's travelling squad as the team were pictured travelling by train to London. AC Milan and Barcelona have been amongst the frontrunners to take Rashford away from his boyhood club. AC Milan and Barcelona have been amongst the frontrunners to take Rashford away from his boyhood club on a temporary basis and a deal could be thrashed out before the end of the month.
