Marcus Rashford to leave Manchester United for arch-rivals in January?

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With all the rumours and discussion surrounding Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United, we take a look at where the odds suggest he could end up in January.

Paddy Power have put Paris Saint-Germain as 7/2 favourites to sign Rashford next month, with rumours of a potential swap deal including Randal Kolo Muani circulating.

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Rashford has been a mainstay in the United XI since his breakthrough season in 2015, going on to score 138 goals in 426 appearances in all competitions.

But he stole the headlines last weekend when new boss Ruben Amorim dropped him completely from the matchday squad for the derby day win over Manchester City.

The 27-year-old has since responded by claiming he's "ready for a new challenge and the next steps" – putting a lot of clubs on red alert heading into the January transfer window.

Rashford's yet to win a league title, so it'd be an easy decision to head to the perennial Ligue 1 champions. But has he got unfinished business in the Premier League?

United’s old foes Arsenal are at 8/1 and the England international could be the missing piece to Mikel Arteta's title challenge.

The Gunners have struggled in front of goal in recent weeks, having failed to score from open play in their last three Premier League games. It leaves them third in the table and six points behind leaders Liverpool.

Their north London rivals Tottenham are considered dark horses in the race for his signature at 20/1. And that is reflected in Ange Postecoglou's comments. 

When asked if Spurs will look at Rashford next month, he said: "If I looked at everyone we were linked to I'd have no time for anything else.

"I've got other people to do that part of the process and for us, we've been pretty disciplined with what we are trying to build here and we'll continue to be so.

"It's not on my radar. You can ask me about Marcus but you could ask me about any Premier League footballer and I'd say the same thing."

Chelsea have always been busy in any transfer window in recent years and after plucking Jadon Sancho from Old Trafford last summer, they are at 11/1 to swoop for the United striker in January. 

A move to a Saudi Pro League could be an option at 6/1. The Saudis aren't afraid to put their hands in their pockets, so it could be financially beneficial for both Rashford and United. 

Meanwhile, Real Madrid have been trying to find the right combination in attack, even with Kylian Mbappe there appears no obvious number 9 option. A move to sign Rashford in the January window is at a lengthy 33/1. 

However, despite Rashford hinting at an Old Trafford departure, Amorim hopes to convince the academy product to stay put.

Asked about his desire for a "new challenge", the United boss said: "I think it's right. We have here a new challenge, it's a tough one.

"For me, it's the biggest challenge in football because we are in a difficult situation and I already said this is one of the biggest clubs in the world. I really hope all my players are ready for this new challenge."

Marcus Rashford next club odds, via Paddy Power (to sign before 3 Feb 2025)

Odds correct at the time of writing.