'Excessive' Rashford fee sees clubs turn back on signing Man Utd striker

Manchester United are at risk of pricing themselves out of the market for Marcus Rashford, with Borussia Dortmund already exploring alternative options.

Dortmund, among the most interested parties in Rashford, are now considering Brentford’s Kevin Schade, who they view as having a higher developmental ceiling.

The German club are in search of a replacement for Donyell Malen, who was sold to Aston Villa for approximately €25m on January 13.

While Rashford has been high on their list of potential signings, they are unwilling to meet United’s steep demands.

The Red Devils have reportedly set a price tag of £50m for Rashford, a figure Dortmund deem excessive.

United are also pushing for a loan deal that includes an obligation to buy, a condition Dortmund are unwilling to accept.

Instead, they prefer a more flexible arrangement, such as a loan without a purchase obligation and with part of Rashford’s salary covered by United.

This sticking point has prompted Dortmund to shift their focus to Schade, a 23-year-old forward who offers pace and potential growth. Unlike Rashford, Dortmund are open to a permanent transfer for Schade.

AC Milan has emerged as another strong contender for Rashford, climbing higher on the player’s list of preferred destinations.

However, Milan faces the same obstacles as Dortmund. The Italian giants are also seeking a loan deal without a purchase obligation and partial salary coverage by United.

Without flexibility from United on these terms, Milan appears unlikely to progress further with their interest.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly turned their attention to another Manchester United player, Alejandro Garnacho.

The 20-year-old winger is valued at around £60m, and after missing out on Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus, Spurs are reportedly prepared to make a substantial bid for the Argentine talent.

In other United news, midfielder Toby Collyer, 21, will not be leaving the club in January despite earlier links to a potential loan move to Leicester City, where he could have reunited with former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Instead, The Athletic reports that United have vetoed a January exit for Collyer, signaling plans to give him a more significant role in the second half of the season.

This development could pose challenges for veteran midfielders like Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, as Collyer looks set to feature more prominently under Ruben Amorim.

With clubs like Dortmund and Milan balking at United’s terms for Rashford, and Spurs eyeing Garnacho, the January transfer window is shaping up to be a pivotal period for the Red Devils.

United’s willingness to adjust their demands may determine whether they can offload players and bolster their squad as planned.