Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has suggested that Marcus Rashford could move to arch-rivals Liverpool, acknowledging it would represent the "ultimate betrayal" for fans. The 28-year-old forward is expected back at Old Trafford this summer after an impressive season-long loan at Barcelona, where he won a La Liga title while contributing 14 goals and 14 assists.
Rashford's Uncertain Future After Barcelona Loan
Rashford had hoped to complete a permanent transfer to Barcelona, but the Catalan club chose to spend £70 million on his England colleague Anthony Gordon instead. This leaves Rashford in an uncomfortable position as he prepares to return to Manchester after the World Cup. The England forward lost his place during Ruben Amorim's tenure at United, ultimately acknowledging he was "ready for a new challenge" elsewhere. Rashford was then included in Amorim's notorious "bomb squad" — a group of five players the Portuguese manager was keen to offload — leading to temporary moves to Aston Villa and Barcelona.
Sheringham's Take on a Potential Liverpool Move
Recent speculation has linked Tottenham Hotspur with an approach for Rashford as Roberto de Zerbi pursues an ambitious overhaul in north London. However, United icon Teddy Sheringham, who famously netted the equaliser and provided the assist for the winner in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, reckons a surprising switch to Liverpool remains a possibility. "Marcus Rashford to Liverpool would feel like the ultimate betrayal to Manchester United fans but what if Manchester United don't want him?" Sheringham told ComeOn. "Then as a player you've got to do what's best for you."
Contract Situation and Potential Return
Despite floating the prospect of a sensational move to Anfield, the former England striker stopped short of ruling out a future for Rashford at Old Trafford. Sheringham indicated there might still be a path back for the Manchester-born forward, who has two years remaining on his bumper £325,000 per week contract and will return to a vastly different Old Trafford under new manager Michael Carrick. "Manchester United should be in control of the Marcus Rashford situation, not Marcus Rashford. He is still a Manchester United player," Sheringham said. "That's what happens when you sign these big, long contracts, and he was happy to sign it at the time to get more money. All of a sudden, he's not happy and he wants to leave. Back in my days as a player, if you had a contract, you weren't going anywhere, and it works both ways too. If there's a contract that's been signed, both parties should honour that contract."
Making the Most of Rashford's Return
Sheringham added: "But United can try and manipulate the situation to get the best outcome for what they need. He's a United player so why not utilise that situation to get that extra forward back in the squad that Michael Carrick needs? Can they ease the situation and make it work? He's playing at a World Cup and scoring goals. He's in your squad. Make the most of it. If Rashford came back firing on all cylinders for Manchester United, working hard for the team at Old Trafford, then everyone is going to be happy, aren't they? These things can quickly be forgotten in football."
