Galtier calls for a new striker
This article first appeared at 1:26 p.m. and has now been updated with statements from ten Hag.
“We would like the arrival of another striker. The club is working on it, I am in direct contact with Luís Campos. Luis is in direct contact with our President. Will this player come? We do not know that. He must be a real asset,” said PSG coach Christophe Galtier at a press conference on Thursday. One name that has recently started trading at Paris Saint-Germain is Marcus Rashford. According to the “L’Equipe‘ the French champion took aim at the Englishman.
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According to this, Robert Lewandowski (33), who has meanwhile switched from FC Bayern to FC Barcelona for at least 45 million euros, was the first choice for the Parisians. Now the English national player, who is tied to the “Red Devils” until 2023 with the club’s option to extend it for another year, has come into focus. Discussions with the player side are said to have already taken place and have been positive so far. Rashford was already observed by the previous sporting management around Leonardo, which is now facilitating the negotiations.
The new strategic advisor Campos is said to be looking for a complete attacker who can shine both in front of goal and as a last passer. For Galtier, Rashford, who can be called up as a winger or as a centre-forward, would be a top alternative up front due to his 1.85m height and ability to create depth in the game.
According to the “Times” PSG is ready to offer Rashford a first-class contract if the club can persuade him to leave. However, there are fears that the player’s environment could use PSG’s interest to persuade Man United to submit a better offer to their client.
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The 24-year-old is at a turning point in his career. Man United’s homegrown talent, who have been with the club since 2005, only played 1,582 minutes last season – by far his lowest tally since turning professional. As a result, the market value of the right foot also fell. From its peak of EUR 85 million in December 2021, it was devalued twice in a row and now stands at EUR 60 million. His irregular seasons also ensured that he was rarely used in the national team. In order to be called up to the “Three Lions” squad for the upcoming World Cup, he has to be constantly on the pitch again.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United Rashford, who at the age of 24 can already look back on 303 games for the “Red Devils”, will actually open the door to a farewell. As a homegrown player, he is not only one of the faces of the club, but is also appreciated nationwide for his social commitment. Under the new coach Erik ten Hag he can also prove himself again. At the start last Sunday he was on the pitch for 90 minutes.
Update 2:23 p.m.: At a press conference on Friday, ten Hag commented on the rumor and showed himself unwilling to let Rashford go. “He’s really important, you could see that from day one. I’m very happy with him and I definitely don’t want to lose him. Rashford is in our plans. He will stay at Manchester United.”
“Sky SportsUK” According to a sale of the winger is excluded. In any case, Man United still needs improvement on the offensive than professionals could be handed over (to the squad by position). Most recently, Marko Arnautovic (33) and VfB Stuttgart’s Sasa Kalajdzic (25) were traded. And even at PSG, more playing time for Rashford would not be guaranteed with exceptional talents like Lionel Messi (35), Neymar (30) and Kylian Mbappé (23).
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