Manchester United offers Rashford in a surprise swap

The English winger is not part of Michael Carrick's plans for the upcoming season.

Javier Parra Peña | 30 Jul 2026 | 02.00
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Manchester United offers Rashford in a surprise swap deal
Manchester United offers Rashford in a surprise swap deal

Manchester United is considering offering Marcus Rashford as part of the deal to AS Roma to lower the cost of signing Manu Koné, a 25-year-old midfielder, in this summer transfer window. Koné is one of Michael Carrick's desires.

The Old Trafford club is looking to restructure its midfield after the departure of Casemiro and the cruciate ligament injury suffered by Manuel Ugarte at the World Cup, refusing to pay the £51 million (€60 million) demanded by the Italian club.

Manchester United's Restructuring and the Proposed Swap by AS Roma

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AS Roma has opened the door to a swap involving Marcus Rashford to allow the transfer of Koné, a player who has also attracted interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli. Following an £85 million investment in the joint signing of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the team led by Michael Carrick needs a third midfielder to face official competitions.

The 28-year-old forward, who spent the 2025/2026 season on loan at FC Barcelona, is under contract with the Red Devils until 2028 and has not worn the Manchester shirt since December 2024. With his £40 million release clause expired, the transfer to Italy will depend on whether the player agrees to adjust his salary or if the English club agrees to cover a portion of his wages.

Manchester United offers Rashford in a surprise swap

AS Roma's Stance on the Sale of Manu Koné

AS Roma needs to complete the sale of the French international to comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations and to fund their own signings. If they do not agree to a player exchange, the Roma hierarchy demands that any cash offer meets the €60 million set at the start of the negotiations.

In Manchester United's domain, Michael Carrick has left open the possibility of keeping the attacker if permanent transfer options do not materialize in this transfer window. However, the British board prefers to offload the forward to reduce his high salary impact on the squad.

The executives of Manchester United and AS Roma will hold further executive meetings during the first week of August 2026.

The progress of Manu Koné's transfer will depend on whether Marcus Rashford's agents accept the economic conditions proposed from Italy or if Al Ahli presents a cash offer that satisfies the financial demands of the Italian club.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Manchester United ofrece a Rashford en un trueque sorpresa