Marcus Rashford may be offered the opportunity to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, with Saudi interest shown in the Manchester United star.
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England international ready for 'new challenge'Would prefer to remain in European footballCould join CR7 & Co in the Middle EastFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱(C)Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
England international Rashford has admitted that he is “ready for a new challenge” after struggling for consistency with the Red Devils. Premier League heavyweights at Old Trafford will listen to offers for the 27-year-old forward.
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Finding a buyer may be tricky, though, as Rashford is working on a £325,000-a-week contract. His asking price has reportedly been dropped to around £40 million ($50m), but few clubs can afford to match his current salary – especially in Europe.
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According to , Rashford could be given the chance to head for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Nassr, who have United legend Ronaldo on their books, are being credited with interest, along with Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli.
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Al-Ittihad already have a full quota of non-Saudi players in their squad, but there may be a deal to be done elsewhere. Rashford would, however, prefer to remain in elite European competition – amid links to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain – and remains keen to rediscover his best form at the highest possible level.