{"id":17829,"date":"2026-07-16T04:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17829"},"modified":"2026-07-16T04:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:18:10","slug":"man-utd-transfer-news-marcus-rashford-dealt-another-exit-blow-as-star-picks-new-shirt-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17829","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford dealt another exit blow as star picks new shirt number"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_feca84\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Manchester United have welcomed three new signings to the club ahead of Michael Carrick&#8217;s first full season in charge<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37401873\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37401873.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Manchester-United-v-Nottingham-Forest-Premier-League.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37401873.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Manchester-United-v-Nottingham-Forest-Premier-League.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37401873.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Manchester-United-v-Nottingham-Forest-Premier-League.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37401873.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Manchester-United-v-Nottingham-Forest-Premier-League.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Michael Carrick has welcomed three new faces to Manchester United this week\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Michael Carrick has welcomed three new faces to Manchester United this week<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United have announced the signing of three new first-team players this week. There could also be more to come during the summer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United fans have had to wait for their club to begin their market activity this summer but new arrivals are now coming along like London buses. Andrey Santos was the club&#8217;s first signing, moving from Chelsea for \u00a350million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Backup goalkeeper Karl Darlow became the second recruit after joining on a free transfer from Leeds United and on Tuesday evening, Youri Tielemans officially became a United player after his \u00a335m Aston Villa release clause was activated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Belgian midfielder has now selected his squad number and has quite the legacy to follow. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> takes a look at the latest transfer updates from Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_00ea59\">Youri Tielemans picks iconic shirt number<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United&#8217;s newest addition is sure to bolster Carrick&#8217;s midfield with his Premier League experience and deep-playmaking abilities. But Tielemans has some big shoes to fill after picking the No. 18 shirt, made famous by Paul Scholes.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37435198\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37435198\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Youri Tielemans of Manchester United poses after signing for the club at Carrington Training Ground\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37435198.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2286087106.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37435198.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2286087106.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37435198.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2286087106.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37435198.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2286087106.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Tielemans will wear the No. 18 shirt\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Tielemans will wear the No. 18 shirt<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ashley Young also wore the 18, as did Bruno Fernandes during his first couple of years with the club. Casemiro was the last player to wear it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After Tielemans&#8217; signing was announced, he said: &#8220;It&#8217;s hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United. Signing for such a special club feels incredible, it is the culmination of years of dedication since I first fell in love with football.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I have had the privilege of experiencing success in the game and it has only increased my determination to achieve more. The ambition from everyone at the club is extremely clear; we are all determined to push for the biggest trophies over the coming years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_00ea59\">Marcus Rashford exit blow<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford&#8217;s dream of securing a return to Barcelona has become even more unlikely, with reports in Spain suggesting that Ferran Torres&#8217; future won&#8217;t be decided until September.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37368786\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37368786\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.4998248686514886\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Marcus Rashford of England  during the  World Cup match between Panama v England at the New York\/New Jersey Stadium on June 27, 2026 in New York\/New Jersey United States\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37368786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2283165963.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37368786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2283165963.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37368786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2283165963.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37368786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2283165963.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Rashford's future is still up in the air\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Rashford&#8217;s future is still up in the air<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rashford spent last season on loan at the Catalan giants, but they did not exercise the \u00a326m purchase option in this deal. Furthermore, Barcelona have already completed the \u00a370m signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and are set to purchase Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Both of these players operate in Rashford&#8217;s position and so Barcelona coming back in for him will likely remain a dream. Torres&#8217; exit could pave the way for a move, but Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claims he could sign a new contract in September.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This delay is due to FFP concerns, but regardless, it means that either Torres re-signs and Rashford is left high and dry, or he leaves after September, by which time the Englishman&#8217;s future will likely have already been decided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em>Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don&#8217;t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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