Harry Maguire Backs Marcus Rashford to Remain at Manchester United
· Sports · BBC Sport, Sportstar, Manchester Evening News
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has publicly expressed his desire for teammate Marcus Rashford to stay at the club, describing him as a significant asset who can improve the team. Rashford made his first appearance since December 2024 during a 4-2 pre-season loss to AC Milan in Wroclaw, where he featured as a second-half substitute. While Rashford was assigned the number nine shirt for the match, club officials clarified that the squad number is not permanent. The forward's future remains uncertain ahead of the 1 September transfer deadline, with manager Michael Carrick previously unable to confirm if the player will remain at Old Trafford. Maguire noted that the team struggled during the match in Poland, which he characterized as their worst performance of the pre-season.
Why it matters
The uncertainty surrounding Rashford's future impacts Manchester United's attacking depth and squad composition just one week before their Premier League season opener against Hull.
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