Marcus Rashford’s season has been about as exciting as watching paint dry. Remember that bloke who banged in 30 goals last year under Ten Hag? Apparently, he got abducted by aliens and replaced with a discount store version. Now, it seems PSG have noticed the bait and switch too, slamming the brakes on their rumored £100m transfer pursuit of the Manchester United forward faster than you can say “one-season wonder.”
Let’s be honest, £100m for this current Rashford is about as sensible as gluing a Ferrari badge on a rusty Fiat. PSG might be Ligue 1 leaders, but they ain’t exactly short on star power. Splashing that kind of cash on a player who looks like he’d rather be knitting than playing football just doesn’t add up. Sure, Rashford might have been using those transfer rumors to sweet-talk a raise out of United’s bean counters, but that doesn’t exactly scream dedication, does it?
The bigger question is, what’s going on with Rashford? Last season, he was untouchable. Now, he couldn’t hit a barn door with a map and a GPS. Is it a mental block? Did someone steal his mojo? Maybe he’s allergic to the new turf at Old Trafford? Whatever it is, it’s a massive concern for United and England.
This whole situation is turning into a bit of a comedy of errors. United, desperate to cling onto a shred of positivity, offer Rashford a king’s ransom of a contract. Rashford, perhaps taking a page out of Raiola’s playbook, uses those rumors to inflate his value. PSG, ever the shrewd operators (sometimes), see through the smokescreen and decide to invest their millions elsewhere. Rashford’s left with egg on his face and the pressure to rediscover his lost form.
United fans must be wondering what they’re paying good money for these days. Goals? Apparently not. Assists? Forget about it. Maybe Rashford can channel his inner Andy Warhol and become Manchester’s resident pouty artist. After all, that seems to be his current specialty.
Look, Rashford is a talented player, there’s no denying that. But right now, he’s all potential and no production. PSG’s decision might be a bit harsh, but it’s a wake-up call Rashford desperately needs.
