“Please let me go, my old teammates that moved to other clubs are now doing well for themselves. I love Manchester United, I really do but I can’t continue with this charade knowing there is no stable project at Old Trafford ” – Manchester United are shocked after Marcus Rashford expressed his desire to leave the club, with a remarkable January transfer to a Premier League rival now in the works.

A surprising report suggests that Marcus Rashford may be seeking an exit from Manchester United as early as January, with potential moves to three clubs, including a Premier League competitor, under consideration. The 26-year-old forward has faced challenges since last season, managing only eight goals and four assists across 41 league games – a noticeable drop from his strong 2022/23 season, where he scored 17 goals and provided five assists.

The Spanish publication Nacional claims Rashford’s dip in form is tied to a perceived lack of “ambition and stability” at Old Trafford, which has led him to instruct his agent to explore transfer options for the winter window.

Reportedly, Aston Villa, Napoli, and Marseille are among the clubs interested in signing Rashford. Although a transfer to Aston Villa might seem unexpected, the club has shown impressive form under manager Unai Emery and has become a competitive force in the newly formatted Champions League.

Napoli is seen as Rashford’s most likely landing spot, where he could reunite with former teammates Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Under the guidance of manager Antonio Conte, Rashford could find himself competing for Serie A titles, with Napoli currently dominating the league.

Meanwhile, Marseille is considered the least feasible option due to financial limitations that could hinder them from meeting United’s valuation. However, should the transfer go through, Rashford would reconnect with ex-United teammate Mason Greenwood.

While some uncertainty surrounds these claims, TEAMtalk’s insider Fraser Gillan has suggested that a January or 2025 move for Rashford is plausible. Other clubs like PSG and Bayern Munich are expected to join the race if he becomes available, though United have yet to sanction his departure.

In related news, Manchester United is reportedly eyeing a move to intercept Real Madrid’s pursuit of Alphonso Davies, who is in the final year of his contract. Additionally, United might approve a January loan for Antony, potentially back to Ajax, and have shown interest in 17-year-old Sporting CP forward Geovany Quenda.