Marcus Rashford sent brutal reality check over Man Utd exit - 'That would be the end of him'
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has held talks over a loan move to AC Milan but former England defender Glen Johnson believes the forward could regret moving abroad
by Dan Marsh · The MirrorMarcus Rashford will be finished in English football if he opts to kickstart his career overseas.
That's according to former England defender Glen Johnson, who harbours concerns that the Manchester United star's reputation would take a major hit if he were to quit the Premier League in January.
Rashford, 27, is likely to leave Old Trafford after admitting he wants a new challenge last month. The forward finds himself on the fringes of Ruben Amorim's plans, meaning United will not object to him moving on in the January transfer window.
His salary could be a sticking point, though, with few clubs able to afford his reported £325,000-a-week wages. Suitors in Italy - including AC Milan - and Saudi Arabia have emerged, though Rashford is believed to have already snubbed three lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League.
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A move to Italy could be on the cards with AC Milan holding talks over a six-month loan, but Johnson told BetVictor: "From the outside, it doesn't look as though Marcus Rashford has a future at the club.
"He's still a very good player that can offer an awful lot. I don't know what the internal arguments are, but if it's not down to his character and personality, then I think he'll get a lot of offers because of his ability.
"However, if he's not training with the group because of his character or behaviour, then all of a sudden the list of clubs who will be willing to take him gets a lot smaller.
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"I hope Rashford doesn't move abroad because, as far as his reputation is concerned, that would be the end of him. I know it can be hard to turn down those moves because of the amount of money, but he's still too young.
"For someone of his ability, he hasn't really done much in the game yet, and if he goes to Saudi Arabia he won't come back.
"It all depends on the reasons why he isn't performing, if he's not happy at United or hasn't got the desire for it anymore. If he still wants to win things, then I think he has the ability to sign for a decent team. Unfortunately he does it every other game, rather than week-in, week-out."
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