Atletico Madrid interested in Rashford despite unlikely move.

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Atletico Madrid are reportedly interest in signing Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, although it won’t be easy for the Rojiblancos.

Mundo Deportivo report on Wednesday that Atletico Madrid are interest in Marcus Rashford, as are several clubs, but it would be difficult for the Rojiblancos give the wages the 27-year-old is currently earning at United.

Atletico Madrid are enjoying a red-hot run, winning their last 11 games in all competitions, and Diego Simeone is reportedly keen to add more signings in January, with Rashford also on the list, with Manchester United willing to let players leave Old Trafford, while the 27-year-old forward is open to a new challenge in his career.

However, the move to bring Rashford to Riyadh Air Metropolitano in January will not be easy for Atletico Madrid, even on a loan deal, as the Rojiblancos cannot afford the majority of the player’s £350,000-a-week wages from the Red Devils unless he takes a significant pay cut.

His latest comments coupled with the fact that head coach Ruben Amorim dropped him for the all-important Manchester derby at the weekend seems to suggest an exit is highly likely whether in January or next summer.

A move to Spain has been ทางเข้า ufabet moot but long-term admirers Barcelona have been rule out due to the United No 10’s massive wages and the Catalan giants’ own economic difficulties.