- Marcus Rashford has admitted that he is ready for a new challenge
- Manchester United would have offered the player to the Italian club Juventus.
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Juventus have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has not played for his team since the Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Czech Republic, having admitted in an explosive interview that he is “ready for a new challenge”.
Since then, the striker has not played for United, missing each of the last four games, three of which ended in defeats for the Old Trafford club.
Juve are looking to strengthen their squad in January and The Sun claim they have been offered Rashford.
However, the Italian giants are said to be more interested in signing Rashford's teammate Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutchman has failed to make much of an impact since moving from Bologna for £36.5million in the summer.
Juventus reportedly turned down chance to sign Marcus Rashford from Man United
He has contributed only four goals and two assists in 26 appearances and many fans question the signing.
However, his reputation remains strong in Italy and Juventus manager Thiago Motta believes he can bring out the best in him.
Motta was Zirkzee's manager at Bologna and a reunion could suit both parties if United were willing to let him go.
Amorim kept his cards close to his chest as questions naturally turned to the absent star following Thursday's 2-0 loss to Wolves.
“It will always be the same reason,” he told Prime Video when asked about Rashford.
'We have to be the same professionals, the same guys, win or lose. When I lose, I have to be stronger. I will continue with my idea until the end.'
“If he's not here, you can make up your mind,” added the Manchester United manager.
Mail Sport had reported earlier this month that the club could listen to offers of up to £40m for the England striker.
The Italian giants are said to be more interested in Rashford's teammate Joshua Zirkzee.
He currently earns £300,000-a-week on a contract that runs until 2028, but it is unlikely any club will be willing to match those wages.
After 30 goals in the 2022-23 season, Rashford struggled to live up to the levels he had set in 2023-24, and his inconsistent form continued in 2024-25.
So far he has contributed four goals and one assist in the Premier League this season.