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Andy Townsend urges Chelsea to make Marcus Rashford move as Manchester United future remains uncertain<\/p>\n
Chelsea have been urged to make a surprise move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford after former Blues midfielder Andy Townsend backed the England international as an ideal addition to Xabi Alonso\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n
Rashford\u2019s future at Old Trafford remains one of the biggest talking points of the summer transfer window following the end of his loan spell at Barcelona. Although the Spanish champions were impressed by the 28-year-old\u2019s performances, they opted against activating their option to sign him permanently after strengthening elsewhere, leaving the England international facing an uncertain future.<\/p>\n
CHELSEA<\/strong> have been tentatively linked with Rashford in recent weeks as speculation continues over where the forward could play next season. Reports suggest Manchester United are open to offers for the academy graduate, although any move to a Premier League rival would be a complicated one.<\/p>\n Now Townsend believes Chelsea should seriously consider making their move: \u2018I think Marcus Rashford improves Chelsea\u2019s squad, he is an improvement on Alejandro Garnacho, that\u2019s for sure,\u2019 Andy Townsend told CasinoHawks.<\/p>\n \u2018The number we were talking about was \u00a335m. I\u2019m very surprised that no one has come to get him for that money, even if he\u2019s 28.<\/p>\n \u2018Wide strikers are asked to produce a lot of output nowadays, and there aren\u2019t many operating in the top flight at thirty-two or thirty-three. So these next couple of years for Marcus are big. It has to be the right move.<\/p>\n \u2018He\u2019s on massive wages, which is an issue for any club, but you\u2019d think he could get that to a level everyone finds acceptable. A club like Chelsea might suit him.<\/p>\n \u2018I could see that. I like Pedro Neto, but he sometimes flatters to deceive. Garnacho is far too inconsistent, like Jadon Sancho, those sorts of players are difficult to accommodate.<\/p>\n Chelsea have already been active in the transfer market, but adding an established England international would provide Alonso with proven top-flight experience alongside the club\u2019s exciting crop of young attacking talent.<\/p>\n The biggest obstacle to any deal is likely to be financial. Rashford remains one of Manchester United\u2019s highest earners, and any potential transfer would almost certainly depend on agreeing a wage package that fits Chelsea\u2019s salary structure. There is also the question of whether United would be prepared to strengthen a direct Premier League rival.<\/p>\n For now, there has been no official approach from CHELSEA<\/strong>and Manchester United have yet to confirm where Rashford will be playing next season.<\/p>\n However, with transfer speculation continuing to gather pace and Townsend adding his voice to the debate, the England international\u2019s future is likely to remain firmly in the spotlight over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n MORE BIG CHELSEA NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest: \u2018Joined in the biggest club in world\u2019 \u00a350M star announces after Chelsea transfer deal wrapped up!<\/strong><\/p>\n Top Read: Chelsea fans blow up social media after seeing shock \u00a350 million deal happen!<\/p>\n Must Check Out: Chelsea fans react to possible \u00a3400k-a-week signing \u2013 Midfielder makes Blues decision \u2013 Blues blow up amid \u00a3120M rumours<\/strong><\/p>\n Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLOVE CHELSEA? CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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