Marcus Rashford smiles as he’s seen in Man Utd training for first time since admitting he wants transfer exit
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MARCUS RASHFORD looked in high spirits as he was spotted in Manchester United training for the first time. Rashford has been linked with a January exit with half of Europe since admitting he wants "a new challenge" last month. But the 27-year-old has been included in Ruben Amorim’s final practice ahead of Rangers' Europa League trip to Old Trafford on Thursday.
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Rashford has reportedly been doing extra training sessions amid his nine-match absence. And SunSport exclusively reported that Rashford wants to stay and fight for his place. Sources close to the dumped striker insist he is ready, willing and able to face Rangers if selected.
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But Rashford's brother and agent Dwaine Maynard reportedly still met with Barcelona executives in Lisbon on Wednesday. The England international has not played for the club since early December against Viktoria Plzen. He was recalled to the squad to face Newcastle on December 30 but was an unused substitute.
![[Marcus Rashford of Manchester United at a training session.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/manchester-united-training-session-manchester-965770579.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. The 27-year-old was axed by Amorim for United's 2-1 win over rivals Man City in December over his performances in training. But Rashford has no issues with Amorim and is ready to give 100 per cent for the shirt.
![[Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during soccer training.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/manchester-uniteds-marcus-rashford-training-965764696.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
After leaving him out again for Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Brighton Amorim doubled-down on his stance over the home-grown star. The boss, who called his side “the worst in Manchester United’s history”, stressed: “It is his choice (not to play). “I don’t want to focus on this bad moment because in the games we lost, Rashford is not here.
![[Manchester United players training at Carrington.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/manchester-united-team-mates-training-965772531.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
