Marcus Rashford Makes Shock Manchester United Move Amid Amorim Axe Drama

In a move that has stunned fans and insiders alike, Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United’s training ground this week — despite being told he was free to stay away and consider options for a summer exit.

The 27-year-old forward, once considered a face of United’s future, is now fighting for his identity at the club amid a turbulent overhaul under new manager Ruben Amorim.

Rashford’s unexpected presence at Carrington comes just days after reports confirmed that Amorim had excluded him, along with Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, and two others, from his core rebuild plans.

While most players in that category are reportedly weighing transfers abroad, Rashford has opted to train alone — a quiet but powerful statement that he's not walking away without showing his professionalism.

According to multiple reports, Rashford has not submitted a transfer request, but is open to a move if the right offer materializes.

European giants Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus have all been loosely linked with interest, though no concrete deal has been tabled as of now.

The tension stems from Amorim’s bold effort to reshuffle the Red Devils’ DNA after a lackluster season. The Portuguese tactician, known for his firm management style, has made it clear that no player is untouchable — not even Rashford, who has spent his entire professional career at the club.

In what now feels symbolic, Rashford's iconic No. 10 jersey has reportedly been reassigned to new Brazilian arrival Matheus Cunha, signaling a changing of the guard in Old Trafford’s pecking order.

Yet Rashford’s choice to return — even without being required — paints a different picture from the narrative of exile.

It suggests a player still emotionally invested in the badge, still eager to prove his value, even if the hierarchy is ready to part ways.

Insiders at the club told The Guardian that Rashford “wanted to show respect to the club and maintain his fitness” — a gesture that could soften Amorim’s stance or, at the very least, keep the player sharp for a potential preseason tour or transfer.

The England international, who only two years ago enjoyed a career-best 30-goal season under Erik ten Hag, has since struggled with form and fitness.

Last season, he netted just eight goals across all competitions, leading to doubts about his long-term role in the squad.

For Rashford, this moment is a crossroads — not just professionally, but personally. Once the hometown hero from Wythenshawe, now possibly surplus to requirements, he must decide whether to fight for redemption at the club that raised him, or take his talents abroad and begin a fresh chapter.

As the summer transfer window heats up, one thing is clear: Marcus Rashford isn’t going quietly.

Whether this is a last stand or the start of a dramatic comeback, Rashford has made it clear — the story of his Manchester United journey isn’t over just yet.