Recently, the Guardian revealed that Manchester United are in the midst of a profound storm of change. In the midst of this change, fringe player Marcus Rashford has been put up for sale as an important part of the club's reshaping culture.
New Manchester United leader Ratcliffe has made it clear that the team will not tolerate mediocrity. He has no hesitation in selling Rashford to avoid greater losses if someone throws in the towel on him in the January transfer window. This move highlights the determination of the United hierarchy to sacrifice immediate benefits for long-term interests.
It is worth noting that United have previously parted ways with sporting director Ashworth in a move seen as a major turning point in the club's transformation. Both Rashford and another rising star, Gana Joe, were dropped for the Manchester City Derby. Although Gana Joe is expected to return to the team in the future, United executives believe that Rashford's time has come to an end.
United manager David Amorim has also made it clear that Rashford needs to leave the team, which will help the club to make a radical shift in culture, with the impact not just limited to soccer, but also reaching out to non-football staff.
According to the Guardian, Manchester United are planning to sell Rashford for below market value in the hope of completing a deal during the winter transfer window. However, Rashford's £365,000-a-week salary has become a major problem, meaning only a handful of teams will be able to afford his salary burden.
