Man Utd interested in ‘responsibility’ rival who has impressed scouts at Old Trafford

Manchester United they are now interested in signing a 24-year-old rival who has managed to impress the club’s scouts, according to reliable reporter Alan Nixon.

Rashford’s time at Man Utd is coming to an end

There’s a good chance Marcus Rashford won’t be a Man United player for long after being left out of three matchday squads for Ruben Amorimwith the club taking the decision to sanction a loan move in the January transfer window.

Of course, it’s always a shame when a home player has to move on, but it could be the best move for all parties, given that he has fallen short of his previous heights this season, with just four goals. Premier League objectives

Speaking ahead of the game against AFC Bournemouth, Neville described Rashford’s departure as “inevitable”:

Barcelona are among the interested parties, having presented one Offer of 35 million euros already, and is believed to be interested in the move, which would initially be a loan before becoming a permanent transfer in the summer.

Rashford could be on the door this January alongside Altay Bayindirwho will be able to leave if a suitable offer is received, meaning Amorim may be tasked with finding a replacement goalkeeper.

Man Utd are interested in Leeds’ Illan Meslier

According to the reliable Nixon, this replacement just might be Meslier in the evening of rivals Leeds United, as the The Red Devils have now revived their interest in the goalkeeper.

Amorim is keen to bring another goaltender through the door to push Andre Onana into the starting lineup, and goalie scout Tony Coton is a fan of Meslier and sees him as one for the future.

Bayindir’s poor performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the 4-3 EFL Cup defeat underlined the need to sign a new goalkeeper, meaning he could be replaced by the Leeds shot-stopper.

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He would be a long-term signing at Old Trafford.

Although the Frenchman has been the first-choice goalkeeper for United’s rivals this season, starting every game, there are some serious doubts about his ability.

The 24-year-old made a freak mistake to cost Leeds two points against Sunderland earlier this season, and has become known for some serious howling:

Early in his career at Leeds, the 6ft 5 colossus it was even marked as a ‘liability’ to the media, so it’s a little strange that he’s being linked with a move to Old Trafford.

That said, Meslier is clearly doing something right if he’s starting every game for a promotion-chasing Championship side, and could be a better support option than Bayindir.

The Turk was one of them worse players on the pitch in the trip to Spurs, according to SofaScore, so it’s probably a wise move to let him go, although it will be interesting to see if there are many suitors given his performances have been so poor.