Manchester United made it to the final round of the English soccer tournament in a tense and exciting match. However, the joy of victory didn't last long as the fans were on a roller coaster of emotions after the match, pushing the team into the limelight. Rashford, the former hopeful, became a target and suffered unprecedented cyber violence. United are said to be actively searching for new recruits, and Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Rashford is even stronger, and there are even voices claiming that the player's departure this summer would be a win-win thing.
Last year, Lashford just extended his contract to five years, and his weekly salary climbed to £325,000 (about HK$3.18 million). However, his performance was a far cry from before the contract extension, his offense was a dud, and his form continued to be in the doldrums, and the patience of the fans was gradually worn out. In the crucial match against Gowon Lee, he took 5 shots on goal, missed a great one-two chance and lost possession 17 times, his performance triggered disappointment from the crowd. Even though his team managed to advance, Rashford could not escape the boos from the fans.
After the game, many fans took to United's official website and criticized Lashford's performance. Some fans said that his performance was worthless, and some even pointed out that their weekly salary is as high as 350,000 pounds (£325,000), but their performance is a "disaster" level. Some even called for him to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Samuel, a reporter with the team, and Luckhurst, the Manchester Evening News, analyzed that Rashford's departure this summer would be a relief for both the team and the player himself. Currently, Rashford's market value has dropped from 80 million euros last year to 60 million euros, and there is still room for decline. Paris Saint-Germain are rumored to be interested in signing him for €75 million to fill Killian McBarbie's vacancy. Analysts have advised United to seriously consider the offer. If Lashford leaves, United have locked in O'Keanes, a rising star striker.
