The Englishman’s agent brother in Milan spoke with the Rossoneri. However, the Red Devils striker earns 13 million. Trincao and Belahyane also in the sights
Who are you, Marcus Rashford? The striker at odds with United, declining in performance, accused of scoring more evenings than goals? Or was the dominant talent who in the Covid years ended up in the programs of the English school system for his commitment to poor children, wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to defend those most in need and raised funds to distribute food? Milan is ready to take the complete package and put it in the hands of Sergio Conceiçao, who at the moment seems to be able to perform any miracle, except turning water into wine but only because they don’t like it in Arabia. Rashford is Milan’s first choice for the big winter reinforcement: a striker, if possible a winger who can give a great hand in two positions. Rashford’s brother-agent was in Milan yesterday and spoke to Milan.
milan-rashford obstacles
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In this negotiation, there are three parties involved – Milan, United, Marcus Rashford – and one major obstacle. The obstacle is not so much the international competition, which also exists: Borussia Dortmund has moved but Milan has taken its steps quickly, it is more than in the running. The clear impression is that, if he wanted, he could close the operation. There are two real obstacles: a place in the squad and above all money. The place in the squad, or rather in the list, must be freed up with the transfer of a winger. After Chukwueze’s injury, the great candidate is Noah Okafor, ready to return to the field. Leipzig has inquired, Okafor is not convinced but January is long and the operation could make sense for everyone. Milan would earn 10-15 million and free up a place for Rashford. Okafor would return to the Red Bull area, like in his time at Salzburg, where he actually spread his wings even on the big Champions League evenings.
how much does rashford earn
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The heart of January, however, is Rashford. Milan and United have common desires – ManU are done with the player and Conceiçao would gladly welcome him on loan – but here we need to talk about salary. Rashford, including image rights, earns 20 million gross per season, more or less 13 net, maybe a little more. Milan will never pay such figures, not even for 6 months. The game is therefore played there, on salary, bonuses, image rights.
who pays (and how)
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Rashford knows that there is a project for him at Milan, there are other devils who would like to relaunch him. We just need to find an economic agreement and it’s not easy. Three wills are needed to unite. Manchester United would have to pay part of the salary to get rid of a problem (and at the moment they don’t want to do it). Milan should make an effort, going a little beyond their habits, perhaps paying 3 million net wages for six months, just over 5 gross. Rashford would have to give up part of his salary, as footballers never want to do. Not impossible, not even simple. Yes, but with what formula would Rashford arrive at Milan? United began the transfer market hoping for a transfer, which was almost impossible. So what kind of loan it is, with two possible paths. The loan with redemption has a complication: an agreement would have to be found on the salary for the years following this 2024-25. The outright loan would obviously take away an option for Milan but it would be easier to organise.
trincao: milan alternative
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Francisco Trincao in this scenario is an alternative. He is 25 years old, plays and scores goals for Sporting, has talent and a not very simple character. Milan have considered him and Trincao remains on the list of viable options in January. Not now, later who knows. His contract expires in 2026 and Milan have built the last two markets on players a year or a year and a half before the deadline expires. It can be a plan B, not a plan A.
Belahyane: meeting
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Rather, we must not lose sight of the midfield. In midfield, Milan will hire a playmaker between January and June. An Italian or a player who plays in Italy. Reda Belahyane’s agents from Verona were at Casa Milan last night. They talked about various players, including Belahyene, a Franco-Moroccan, born in 2004, who Verona would sell immediately. Interesting operation but it is not Milan’s priority. After all, he has only been playing consistently in Serie A for five months, occupies a role covered by Fofana and doesn’t even have Boris Johnson’s number.
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