Incoming Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is reportedly considering a shock move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
Mourinho has reached a verbal agreement to return to Real Madrid for a second spell, with the Benfica boss set to finalise the move in the coming days.
According to the Independent, the ‘Special One’ is open to a reunion with Rashford, having worked with the 28-year-old at Manchester United.
Rashford spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Spanish rivals Barcelona, but the Catalans have stalled on whether to activate the €30m permanent clause in the deal.
Rashford scored 14 goals in all competitions for Barcelona, including a stunning free-kick against Real Madrid to seal La Liga title success earlier this month.
Mourinho is now eyeing an opportunity, as Real Madrid look to reinforce their squad for an improved title challenge next season.
Writing in his Inside Football newsletter, The Independent journalist Miguel Delaney said: “If there is significant change, though, some sources close to the situation say Mourinho may add even more intrigue by going for Marcus Rashford.
“It was reported by the Independent on Thursday that Barcelona face protracted re-negotiation with Manchester United on the forward.
“Mourinho has an existing good relationship with Rashford and there is a feeling he would love to do it for two reasons: one to get a good player he knows; two to already cause disruption as well as a few problems for Barcelona.”
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