Marcus Rashford turns to ex-Man Utd star’s brother in bid to finally land transfer exit

Marcus Rashford is still looking for a way out of Manchester United with no future under Ruben Amorim and he is now seeking the help of Danny Welbeck’s brother

Marcus Rashford has hired a new agent as he pushes for a move away from Manchester United with less than a week remaining in the January transfer window.

Rashford’s brother Dwaine Maynard has represented the forward for most of his career and was hold talks with a number of clubs at home and abroad in recent weeks.

But, as first reported by the Daily Star, Rashford, who is increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress, is now seeking the help of Chris Welbeck – the brother of Brighton and former United striker Danny Welbeck.

Chris Welbeck is a FIFA licensed agent and director of Prodigy Sports Group, which represents a host of players.

Rashford is on a mission to leave Old Trafford after his relationship with United boss Ruben Amorim turned toxic on Sunday night when the Portuguese said he would rather select his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach than a player not fully committed to the club.

Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan have shown an interest in Rashford this month but a move is yet to transpire and 27-year-old is now running out of time to leave United, with the window set to close on Monday.

Rashford’s wages of around £350,000-a-week have proved to be a major stumbling block with interested clubs and Rashford, who would prefer a move to Barcelona, has proven reluctant to lower his financial demands.

In late December Rashford said he was keen to find a new challenge while Amorim quickly decided not to include him as part of his plans despite three goals in his opening two games since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in mid-November.

And after the 1-0 win at Craven Cottage Amorim turned up the heat when asked to provide an update on the wantaway star’s future.

In a brutal dig the head coach said: “We missed a little bit of pace to go and change the game and move some pieces. But I prefer it like that. I would put Vital before I put the player who does not give the maximum every day so I will not change in that department.

‘It’s always the same reason. The reason is the training. The way I see what a footballer should do in training, in life, every day. If things don’t change, I will not change. Same situation for every player, if you do the maximum, if you do the right things, we can use every player.”

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