In one of the more unexpected transfer rumours of the summer, Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has been linked with a sensational move to French giants Paris Saint Germain.

With rumours circulating around the 24 year olds future, Rashford’s representatives were reportedly in Paris to hold transfer talks as he enters the final 12 months of his United contract. Sources at ESPN state PSG value the Englishman at £60 million, whereas Manchester United expect double for the striker, a staggering £120 million at the very least.

The French champions know all about Rashford’s capabilities – the striker broke their hearts with late winners twice in UEFA Champions League encounters, as both sides frequently met under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer.

However, the proposed switch certainly comes as a shock. Last campaign, Rashford endured his worst ever season since his breakthrough at Old Trafford. 5 goals in 35 appearances has left the striker struggling to regain his place in a talented England squad – unless Erik Ten Hag has told him he’s surplus to requirements, it’s a transfer that really doesn’t make much sense for both sides.

Evidently unsure of his preferred position, Rashford’s all round game has flattered to deceive in the last 2 seasons, whilst he sometimes shows all the traits required to become a serious force in world football (pace, power and flair in abundance), fans have become equally frustrated with his inconsistent finishing ability, it’s no surprise youngsters like Anthony Elanga found themselves ahead in the pecking order under Rangnicks embarrassing tenure late last season.

Despite inconsistency, new man in charge Erik Ten Hag remains confident Rashford will stay at Old Trafford, claiming he’s still an integral part of the squad. Given the fact the striker is still a mainstay in the Red Devil’s starting eleven, and guaranteed at least 35 games a season, it begs the question – why on earth would he actually want to leave in the first place?

PSG boast one of the most expensively assembled squads in world football, with a frightening front three made up of superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar – consequently, a winger/striker hybrid like Marcus Rashford has absolutely no chance of breaking into the first team, even if he was to improve on his declining statistical return. His reasons for wanting a move can’t be for more minutes, and it can’t be for an exciting challenge either – PSG continue to walk away with the French league without breaking sweat. What was once his boyhood club seems to be a living nightmare, and it appears as though the only reason Rashford would prefer to play in Paris would be for the money – if that is the case, what a shame that would be.

Placing the shoe on the other foot, and the same question looms large. Why on earth would PSG want to sign Marcus Rashford? In Kylian Mbappe, they have a phenomenon who very much plays with a similar style to Rashford. Mbappe is miles ahead of him though, and won’t be going to Real Madrid anytime soon. So where would Rashford fit in, the bench? I don’t see this transfer going ahead, yet much like the Frenkie De Jong saga – this could stew on for much longer. One things for sure though, Rashford needs to bounce back after a poor display against Brighton, quickly too. Will we see a return to form against Brentford this Saturday?