Manchester United have given Marcus Rashford a new squad number, as Fabrizio Romano provides an update on his future.

Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, while he has also spent time at fellow Premier League side Aston Villa.

The England international had fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, but he’s recently returned for pre-season, with there being no guarantees over an exit this summer.

United have a valuable asset on their hands. Although he had fallen out of favour, there is a completely new set of staff at Old Trafford since his last spell.

The Red Devils may be open to allowing him to depart, but they now appear happy to reintegrate him into the squad if a sale doesn’t occur.

Man Utd: Rashford update

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Reporting on X, Italian journalist Romano has provided an update on the future of Rashford at Manchester United.

The reliable reporter has confirmed that United have given him a new squad number as a message to trust him and include him as part of the team.

Rashford is set to wear number 14 at United, and he could now stay at the club unless a top European club arrives with a big offer on the table.

Unless a big offer arrives from a club outside of England, we might see Rashford remaining at Old Trafford for the 26/27 season.

United could struggle to sell Rashford

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Rashford has endured an inconsistent few years in his career, so it would be no surprise if United struggled to offload him in the summer transfer window.

It’s also well documented that Rashford is on mega-money wages at United, so finding a club that is able to afford him is going to be difficult.

Reintegrating him under a new manager would make a lot of sense, especially if they are unable to get a decent offer.

We’re yet to see if Michael Carrick can get the best out of Rashford, and there’s every chance that they could work well together heading into the new season.

Chelsea and Strasbourg have now agreed a deal for Filip Jorgensen to join the French side on loan for the 2026/2027 season, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

Since making the move to Chelsea from Villarreal, Jorgensen has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter.

The Swedish goalkeeper, now 24, still has plenty of years remaining for him to make it at Chelsea, but they currently have Robert Sanchez and Mike Penders as two options between the sticks.

With Chelsea and Strasbourg being under the same ownership, plenty of players have already moved between the two sides since their partnership began.

Jorgensen now appears to be the latest to make the switch, with a deal now agreed between all parties.

Chelsea agree Jorgensen exit

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Jorgensen’s loan deal to Strasbourg has now been agreed.

The goalkeeper left Chelsea’s pre-season tour in order to finalise a move to the Ligue 1 club, as the Blues look to find him more regular first-team football.

Chelsea are believed to be happy with Sanchez and Penders as their two main goalkeeper options, opening the door for Jorgensen to leave the club on loan.

Xabi Alonso’s side were reportedly interested in signing Porto’s Diego Costa, but GIVEMESPORT understands that there has been no bid made.

Jorgensen will now spend the 2026-2027 season on loan at Strasbourg as he looks to play more regular first-team football.

Luis Garcia backs Alonso to succeed at Chelsea

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In an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT, former Liverpool star Luis Garcia backed manager Alonso to be a success at Stamford Bridge.

Garcia spent time with Alonso at Liverpool, while they also recently met following Chelsea’s friendly against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT). Garcia is currently JDT’s Chief Executive Officer, and the two sides went head to head on Sunday in a 3-3 draw.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Marcus Rashford is likely to stay at Manchester United and be part of Michael Carrick’s squad next season.

Rashford’s future has been uncertain throughout the summer after spending last season on loan at Barcelona. The Catalans opted against triggering a £26 million buy option and instead swooped for Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon.

The 28-year-old’s Old Trafford career looked to be over after falling out with Carrick’s predecessor, Ruben Amorim. He spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Aston Villa and hasn’t played for United since December 2024.

Amorim’s sacking and Carrick’s appointment came while Rashford was still at Camp Nou, and as it stands, he will be playing under his former teammate next season. After spending a few weeks off following his World Cup run with England, he returned to Carrington on Sunday (August 9th) in the biggest hint yet that he is staying put.

Romano: Man Utd Now Expect Rashford Stay

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Romano delved into Rashford’s situation and confirmed that the English forward has rejected the chance to move to either the Turkish Super Lig or the Saudi Pro League. He said on his YouTube channel:

Rashford still has two years remaining on his contract with United and is believed to be earning £300,000 per week. His hefty wages were thought to have played a role in his exile under Amorim, along with his commitment to training.

Amorim banished Rashford from the first team, and eventually the club sent him to Villa on loan. He fared well under Unai Emery and then joined Barca on loan last summer, where he impressed but surprisingly didn’t secure a permanent move.

Romano revealed the importance of Carrick in the club’s decision over keeping the player:

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Rashford, whom Gordon dubbed ‘unbelievable ‘, is one of United’s all-time appearance makers and has been adored by the Old Trafford faithful for most of his spell with his boyhood club. Some fans aren’t too fond of seeing him stay put, and as Romano said, he’ll be fighting to get back to his best and win over those supporters.

Rashford Like a New Signing For Carrick

Keeping Rashford may be a contentious decision, but it’s one that will be a huge boost for Carrick. On his day, he’s one of the best attacking talents in English football, and if he can replicate his form shown during his time with Barca, he could help United battle for major trophies.

The Englishman offers versatility as he can play out on the left and up top, which will help Benjamin Sesko, who needs better cover. It will be interesting to see whether he can claim a starting berth in Carrick’s team, as you’d expect Matheus Cunha to continue as the starting left-winger.

Carrick had tipped Rashford to have a lengthy career at United when speaking as a teammate way back in April 2016:

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Carrick seems keen to work with Rashford again, and his man-management style should prove beneficial, especially given how reliant he is on confidence. Given the club are focused on strengthening the squad in other areas, keeping the England international allows them to do just that.