Marcus Rashford trains with Man Utd for first time in 19 months as England star makes transfer decision

MARCUS RASHFORD was seen training with Manchester United for the first time in 19 months. The England winger, 28, returned to his boyhood club as part of Michael Carrick’s squad in Ireland. Marcus Rashford has been training with Man Utd for the first time in 19 months Credit: Getty Rashford is keen to fight for his place at United Credit: Getty Open training plans were shelved so there will be no added spotlight as the forward beds into the group in Maynooth, County Kildare. Fresh off his post-World Cup break, Rashford will likely sit out tomorrow’s friendly against Leeds at Croke Park. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! He is likely gearing up to face the man who forced his exile from United, who finish pre-season against Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in Poland on Saturday. Rashford playing for United again felt unthinkable when he was loaned out to Barcelona last summer. But well-placed sources say the Carrington graduate is keen to stay put and fight for his place. There has been interest from some of United’s Prem rivals but nothing concrete as the transfer window closes in three weeks. It is understood Rashford would prefer not to move to Turkey, where Fenerbahce are keeping tabs, or Saudi Arabia as he still has ambitions to play at the top level. Rashford — who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week deal — last trained with United in January 2025 before a six-month loan move to Aston Villa. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The England international has reportedly been given the No14 shirt on his return. Rashford previously held the No39, No19 and No10 shirts at the club prior to his loan moves. The No10 is currently occupied by Matheus Cunha, who moved to Old Trafford last summer. Comment now