Sir Alex Ferguson has always believed in Marcus Rashford's talent at Manchester United, despite the forward's falling-out with manager Ruben Amorim. The legendary Scot, who turns 84, has long admired Rashford and never needed convincing of his ability.
Rashford joined Barcelona on loan after a spell at Aston Villa, scoring seven goals and providing 11 assists. However, his long-term future was uncertain due to wage disputes, with reports that he was unwilling to take a pay cut for a permanent move.
Now, according to Spanish outlet Sport, a breakthrough has been made: Rashford is open to discussing a wage reduction to fit Barcelona's salary cap. This U-turn is likely to disappoint Ferguson, who had hoped Rashford would reach his potential at Old Trafford.
Ferguson always believed Rashford's best position is on the left, not as a central striker. Following United's 2023 Carabao Cup win, he said: 'He operates from the left hand side... his finishing is always good.' Ferguson also praised Rashford's charitable work, pledging up to £2 million for his FareShare campaign.
Rashford has fond memories of meeting Ferguson as a child, recalling: 'I remember being in the canteen... he just came and said hello.' Despite his current success at Barcelona, Ferguson's regret over Rashford's departure from United remains clear.
