{"id":372573,"date":"2026-01-16T03:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/372573\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T03:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:54:10","slug":"how-jason-wilcox-really-feels-about-the-idea-of-bringing-marcus-rashford-back-to-man-utd-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/372573\/","title":{"rendered":"How Jason Wilcox really feels about the idea of bringing Marcus Rashford back to Man Utd now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ruben Amorim\u2019s sacking has raised questions about whether Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/marcus-rashford\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> was frozen out by Ruben Amorim and accused of training poorly under the Portuguese head coach.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/im-at-home-marcus-rashfords-first-words-at-barcelona-as-man-united-confirm-loan-exit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rashford joined Barcelona on loan<\/a> for the 2025\/26 season, and there is a \u00a326m buy option available to make his stay permanent in the summer.<\/p>\n<p> Now Ruben Amorim has been fired, do you want Marcus Rashford to have another chance at Man Utd? <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2187354385-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim giving instructions to Marcus Rashford.\" class=\"wp-image-250822\" \/>Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images     <\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/opinion\/how-man-united-must-respond-to-barcelonas-request-for-marcus-rashford-deal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona have held talks over Rashford<\/a> and are seeking a cheaper deal due to their financial constraints.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/marcus-rashford-gets-the-last-laugh-over-ruben-amorim-to-win-his-first-trophy-for-barcelona-with-one-catch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rashford is happy at Barcelona<\/a>, but a return to United could be on the cards now that Ineos are looking for a new permanent head coach.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2243595426-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Director of football Jason Wilcox in action during a first-team training session at the Carrington training complex in 2025 in Manchester, England.\" class=\"wp-image-305984\" \/>Photo by Ash Donelon\/Manchester United via Getty ImagesJason Wilcox\u2019s stance on bringing Marcus Rashford back<\/p>\n<p>Just days before his dismissal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/what-ruben-amorims-relationship-with-jason-wilcox-was-actually-like-for-most-of-his-time-at-man-utd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amorim fell out with Jason Wilcox<\/a>, Manchester United\u2019s Sporting Director.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/jason-wilcox-has-already-admitted-to-interfering-with-ruben-amorims-tactics-at-man-united\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wilcox admitted to interfering with tactics<\/a>, and while their relationship was said to be good throughout Amorim\u2019s first year at United, it quickly deteriorated.<\/p>\n<p>Now that Amorim is out of the picture, pressure is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/jason-wilcox\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jason Wilcox<\/a> to get United back on track. However, it seems he does not see Rashford as a part of that plan.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/transfer-insiders\/id1788281324?i=1000745184435&amp;r=892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Transfer Insiders podcast<\/a>, Jamie Jackson explained that Wilcox was heavily involved in the decision to loan Rashford, so there would be resistance to welcoming him back.<\/p>\n<p>          Are you worried Barcelona won\u2019t sign Marcus Rashford permanently? <\/p>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">How does that change Man Utd&#8217;s transfer plans?<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rashford-vs-Betis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314599\" \/>     <\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat happened with Marcus Rashford and Manchester United, you know, the kid obviously grew up as a fan and lived the dream and here we are.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI mean it\u2019s such a shame. Obviously [Thomas] Tuchel picked him for England, right? I\u2019m just trying to think what scenario might lead to having him back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut as I understand it, there might still be resistance from the hierarchy anyway. So it was an Amorim thing, but it was also a Wilcox thing as well. So, that\u2019s also a factor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Rashford\u2019s Man United career is all but over<\/p>\n<p>It seems that it is in the best interests of United, Barcelona and Rashford to agree to a permanent deal in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Rashford has been thriving in Spain and manager Hansi Flick is clearly eager to make him a permanent part of his Barcelona squad.<\/p>\n<p>United find themselves in another transition period with a new head coach arriving in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/opinion\/marcus-rashfords-fairytale-rise-is-something-michael-carrick-can-now-pave-forward-for-rising-man-utd-talent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Rashford\u2019s \u2018fairytale\u2019 rise is something Michael Carrick can now pave way forward for rising Man Utd talent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cashing in on Rashford as an academy product to improve United\u2019s PSR position is the best option for all parties, so that the funds can be reinvested in a squad rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/man-utd-make-january-loan-move-a-priority-michael-carricks-market-knowledge-could-prove-key\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United want a new left winger<\/a>, which strongly suggests that the transfer planning at Old Trafford does not anticipate Rashford\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<p>  Join Our Newsletter <\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ruben Amorim\u2019s sacking has raised questions about whether Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United in 2026. 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