all Manchester United The fan will no doubt be on a high after the comeback win over local rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
In a game of very little quality from either side, Amad Diallo emerged in the dying minutes, winning the penalty for Bruno Fernandes' goal, before slotting in the winner after a brilliant touch and finish.
The victory over Pep Guardiola's men was their first at the Etihad Stadium since March 2021, and ended a run of three successive away defeats in the derby – a tie that was… Reuben AmorimFirst taste of the formula.
It has been a difficult start to life at Old Trafford for the 39-year-old, but victory over the noisy neighbors will undoubtedly be a turning point in his mission over the coming years.
However, they managed to get all three points without one player, who now certainly looks set to move away from the club in the upcoming January transfer window.
Manchester United star attracts interest from Saudi Arabia
According to talkSPORT. United are open to allowing attacker Marcus Rashford He will leave his boyhood club in January as Amorim looks to make his own mark on the first team.
Such a decision put the Saudi club Al-Ittihad on high alert for a possible move before the next transfer window.
Any transfer would see the Red Devils receive a decent sum, The Englishman is worth an estimated £40 million After spending nearly a decade in the club's first set-up after coming to the academy.
The 27-year-old has participated in more than 400 matches so far, He scored more than 100 goals He provided the fan base with many memorable moments, including his brace against Arsenal on his debut in the Premier League in 2016.
However, off-field issues have plagued his time in Manchester, as demonstrated in the clash with City on Sunday, where he was left out entirely from the traveling squad by the new manager.
If Rashford leaves in the next few weeks, it could follow a similar trend for a player who also left after numerous problems with the manager at the time, despite his talent on the pitch.
Another position for Ronaldo with Manchester United
Man United have been home to countless talents over the years, making a real impact on the side, before making huge profits in the future.
To this day, Cristiano Ronaldo The record for departures from Old Trafford remains, Joining the Spanish giants for £80m Ahead of the 2009/10 season, having participated in 277 matches during his six years as a Red Devil.
However, he will rejoin the club in the summer of 2021, spending over a year at the team where he made his name in the professional game following his previous stint in England.
Portuguese international He will score 27 goals In his second spell, however, he will have a feud with his boss Erik ten Hag And his off-field issues that would end his stint at Old Trafford.
His situation is similar to Rashford's, with disciplinary issues looming, with the England player likely to join his former teammate in Saudi Arabia after Ronaldo moves to the Middle East midway through the 2022/23 season.
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Marcus Rashford's Premier League statistics for 2024/25 |
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statistics |
outcome |
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Games played |
15 |
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Goals were scored |
4 |
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Passing accuracy |
77% |
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The quirks are complete |
26% |
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Deprived |
6 |
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Duels won |
35% |
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Mistakes were made |
8 |
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Statistics via Footmob |
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The current victory star only He managed ten league matches Before his move away from England, where Rashford is currently in a similar situation, He participated in 15 first-class matches But he was severely lacking in form and only scored on four occasions.
It is a huge shame to see the promising academy graduate's time at Manchester slip away, but in the end he did not help himself with his antics off the pitch which could lead to his eventual departure.
Its level has declined since 2022/23 When he scored 30 times In all competitions he was noticeable, and he undoubtedly needed a fresh start to start his professional career.
United would be better off receiving a fee of £40m for his signature, which would allow Amorim to bring in a struggling player from his squad, while handing him the money needed to bring in players in January.
