Real Madrid plan shock player-plus-cash bid for Man Utd star Rashford

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. Photo by Shutterstock.

Real Madrid are eyeing an audacious move for Manchester United star Marcus Rashford in the coming summer.  

Despite recent criticism and a temporary drop by manager Erik ten Hag for off-field activities, Rashford has found the net thrice in his latest five league outings, maintaining his crucial role at United.

Yet, Spanish outlet Real Madrid Exclusivo reports that the La Liga titans are gearing up for a bold bid, contemplating a player-plus-cash exchange involving Takefuso Kubo, currently dazzling at Real Sociedad.

Madrid’s strategy involves re-signing Kubo, leveraging a buy-back option, then proposing him plus cash to United, aiming to match Rashford’s lofty £120million valuation.

Kubo’s promising stats – 15 goals and 13 assists since 2022 – make him an attractive potential for United’s future under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s oversight.