Manchester United will look to continue a rich vein of form as they travel to Everton in the Premier League on Monday night
Michael Carrick will aim to extend this unbeaten run in his second spell as Manchester United manager to six games when his team face Everton. The new boss’s side travel to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.
In the time since Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim until the end of the season, United’s fortunes have completely turned around. The 44-year-old began this spell in charge with a derby victory over Manchester City and has conjured up wins over Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham.
The last match was a dramatic 1-1 draw against West Ham and all eyes now turn to Everton. Away from the current first team, on-loan United star Marcus Rashford’s future continues to be a significant talking point.
Latest speculation maintains that Rashford could join Barcelona permanently come the summer but a new spanner may be thrown into the works. Mirror Football brings you the latest from Old Trafford.
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Marcus Rashford move ‘threatened’
Since making his loan switch to Barcelona in the summer, Rashford has been the subject of much transfer chatter. The £26million purchase option included in his arrangement could see him stay at the Camp Nou permanently.
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Reports have been varied over the last month, suggesting that United boss Carrick wants Rashford back but also claiming the player wishes to stay in Spain. Recent speculation indicates that Barcelona will seek to reduce the purchase fee while still viewing Rashford as a key player.
Now, a new report from Spanish outlet Sport has thrown more doubt into the mix. They assert that another targeted winger could threaten Rashford’s transfer, Lyon’s Malick Fofana.
The report suggests that Fofana is valued at the same price as Rashford, £26m. He is returning from a long-term injury and if he impresses, the outlet declares he could maybe scupper Rashford’s move, despite the Englishman being first choice over the 20-year-old Belgian.
Mason Mount nearing return
Another English player has also had his future discussed, as Mason Mount is getting closer to making his return from injury. The 27-year-old picked up a knock in training earlier this month.
The United star has been sidelined since before the 3-2 victory over Fulham but ahead of the trip to Everton on Monday, Carrick has issued a positive update.
He said: “Mason’s getting closer. I think we’re going to be patient as well, and we have been patient with him, so we don’t want to push anything.
“He’s an important part of the group, Mason, and we want him back and fit and he’ll have a big impact for us. So, he’s getting closer, which is good for us.”
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