AC Milan ‘accept defeat’ in Marcus Rashford transfer race but could turn to two Man Utd stars instead
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AC MILAN have reportedly accepted defeat in their pursuit of Marcus Rashford and are now targeting TWO Manchester United teammates instead. Rashford, 27, is facing a January exit after being axed by Ruben Amorim while simultaneously declaring his desire for a fresh start.
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The forward has been linked to some of Europe’s top clubs this month, with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain both interested. Barcelona have also been tipped to make a move if they can scrape some funds together. While SunSport understands that French outfit Monaco are ready to make an ambitious loan bid before deadline day.
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However, fellow suitors AC Milan are now said to be out of the running. Milan could only sign one of them due to Serie A rules over foreign non-EU signings. And with Walker the preferred choice, Milan are now targeting fresh options as they look to bolster their forward line for a top four charge.
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Chelsea ace Joao Felix, who only returned to Stamford Bridge on a permanent deal in the summer, is on their radar. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. However, Milan could now look to move for one of Rashford’s teammates. Strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have both failed to settle in England.
The duo have each enjoyed previous spells in Italy, with Hojlund shining at Atalanta and Zirkzee starring at Bologna. And United could be open to striking a deal, with Juventus also interested in both players. Hojlund and Zirkzee have just five goals between them in the league this season.
