Neither attacker appears to have a future in Manchester and their exits are expected come the end of the season, with their loan clubs interested in making the temporary deals permanent. <\/p>\n
According to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, United have already earned $7 million from H\u00f8jlund\u2019s loan and will claim another $51 million should the purchase clause in his Napoli loan be triggered. The Denmark international has managed 13 goals on his Serie A return so far.<\/p>\n Romano also revealed that Barcelona are in \u201cadvanced talks\u201d with the Red Devils for the $35 million transfer<\/a> of Rashford, who has racked up an impressive 20 goal contributions in Catalonia and is well-liked by manager Hansi Flick. <\/p>\n Casemiro Replacement Remains Main Priority Casemiro\u2019s absence will be felt next term. | Robbie Jay Barratt\/AMA\/Getty Images<\/p>\n A much-needed financial boost at Old Trafford would be welcomed with open arms. Only Alejandro Garnacho and Antony earned United<\/a> money during last summer\u2019s window, yet over $300 million was splashed on the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko, Matheus Cunha and Senne Lammens. <\/p>\n All those additions have proven hits during their debut seasons, but it\u2019s important that United recoup funds through player sales ahead of another transformative summer window. <\/p>\n Bolstering the midfield will be United\u2019s primary target before next campaign. Already short in the engine room, the departure of influential enforcer Casemiro<\/a> at the end of the season will mean that multiple bodies are required in the center of the park. <\/p>\n The money made from sales of H\u00f8jlund and Rashford will certainly boost United\u2019s chances of signing one of their blockbuster midfield targets. Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton have all been discussed, although each is expected to cost around $130 million or perhaps even more. <\/p>\n An influx of cash will also help United add depth into midfield\u2014absolutely crucial ahead of their anticipated return to the Champions League<\/a>. Andr\u00e9 and Jo\u00e3o Gomes could prove cost-effective options when Wolverhampton Wanderers likely drop to the Championship, while Bundesliga duo Angelo Stiller and Felix Nmecha<\/a> won\u2019t be as expensive as the aforementioned Premier League<\/a> trio. <\/p>\n Managerial Uncertainty Complicates Transfer Plans Michael Carrick is only in charge on an interim basis. | Visionhaus\/Getty Images<\/p>\n One issue for United heading into the summer is the ongoing uncertainty over their next permanent manager. While the club is in no rush to make a final decision\u2014any choice hinging on the climax to the current campaign\u2014it does provide complications for its recruitment staff, who are unsure on the tactical game plan moving forward.<\/p>\n Michael Carrick has put himself in a good position for permanent appointment having guided United into the top four since his arrival on an interim basis\u2014even if Wednesday\u2019s defeat to 10-man Newcastle United saw a club legend turn on him<\/a>. <\/p>\n![\"Casemiro\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kjav54hz86vk5fakd7.jpg\" "\\"Casemiro\\"")
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