Chelsea eye last-minute £300m-plus summer move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford before deadline
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before the summer transfer window closes next week. The Blues have already spent over £300 million on new players this summer, including Morgan Rogers—the most expensive British player ever—as well as Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Valentin Barco, Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson. While they aim to raise funds by selling surplus players such as Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto, Chelsea remain open to adding another versatile attacker.
The Independent reports that Chelsea are evaluating a last‑minute approach for Rashford, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona and returned to Old Trafford. Although Manchester United were thought keen to offload him, interim manager Michael Carrick has indicated the 28‑year‑old will stay. Chelsea also insist on a minimum £120 million for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is linked with a move to Manchester City.
For fans, the potential Rashford signing could reshape Chelsea’s attack ahead of the new season, while United would lose a home‑grown talent. With the deadline approaching, will Chelsea pull off another blockbuster deal, or will Rashford remain at Old Trafford as the window shuts?