Marcus Rashford could have a route back to Manchester United under Michael Carrick, according to former assistant coach Rene Meulensteen. The forward is currently on loan at Barcelona, who have a £26million option to buy him permanently, but that clause has not yet been triggered.
Meulensteen told Boyle Sports: 'There is a route back for Marcus Rashford because Michael Carrick knows him. I think there is a really important conversation to be had, no two ways about it.' He added that Rashford's time away may have helped him appreciate what United means to him.
Meanwhile, Carrick has insisted that any defensive midfield signings will not be made solely to partner Kobbie Mainoo. The 21-year-old has impressed under Carrick, but the United boss stressed the need to balance the squad across competitions.
Carrick said: 'You're not necessarily bringing a player in just to play with one player. It's about fitting the squad, the balance of the squad.' He praised Mainoo's adaptability, which makes it easier to bring in new players alongside him.
Midfield remains a priority for United this summer, with Atalanta's Ederson linked. Carrick's first transfer window as permanent manager is set to be busy as the club builds on their third-place finish.
