Harry Maguire has given his firm backing to Marcus Rashford remaining a Manchester United player beyond the end of the transfer window after the 28-year-old made his first appearance for the club in 20 months.
Rashford got 30 minutes as a substitute in Saturday’s 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in United’s final pre-season game, having last played for the club in December 2024 against Viktoria Plzen, and expectations are he will now continue at Old Trafford.
Rashford wore the No 9 shirt, in a signal of his status in Michael Carrick’s squad, although Premier League numbers are not confirmed until the eve of the competition starting, so he could yet change. But Rashford’s United comeback against Milan was a major step towards his projected reintegration competitively.
“He can improve us for sure,” said Maguire, who has been Rashford’s club teammate since 2019, as well as his England colleague. “I think you have seen when he came on (against Milan), he threatens the back line really well. He could have even scored for us today.
“He’s a huge threat to have in your team, if he’s going to stay with us. Obviously the transfer window is still open, but we hope as players that he stays and he’s a big asset to have.
“I’ve played with Marcus for numerous years and I know that from playing against him, and playing with him in training, he is going to help us.”
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