Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Wednesday that Everton have held active discussions with Manchester United about signing Marcus Rashford in the January window.
- Journalists and an Everton insider say talks are developing but no agreement has been reached on whether a deal would be a loan or a permanent transfer.
- Tottenham Hotspur are also reported to be interested and are seen as better placed than Everton to match Rashford's salary demands and offer regular playing time.
- Rashford has not recorded a goal or assist so far this season and his Transfermarkt valuation has fallen from about £40 million to roughly £29 million, factors that have increased United's willingness to consider a move.
- If a transfer proceeds it would relieve United's wage bill and address Everton's shortage of senior forwards while leaving decisions on fee, wage contribution and the player's preference as the next hurdles.