Monaco emerge as front-runners to sign Marcus Rashford with offer for Man U ace

MARCUS RASHFORD could be heading to MONACO -  with the Ligue 1 side rich enough to afford the most attractive of loan deals.

Rashford has made it known he bears no grudge towards Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim after his recent axing.

Sources close to the dumped striker insist he is ready, willing and able to face Rangers in Thursday night’s Europa League clash if selected.

But the 27-year-old is highly likely to leave Old Trafford this month with a host of clubs interested.

United, struggling to juggle finances so critical that they were close to being hit by a Prem points deduction over profit and sustainability rules want his £315,000 wage off the books.

Rashford refused to listen approaches from Saudi Arabia despite the chance of a £35M per year deal because he fears such a switch would cost him any chance of regaining his England place.

AC Milan have dropped interest in him while Borussia Dortmund would like to sign him on loan but would expect United to fund half of his salary.

West Ham also have him on their radar with United looking for around £40M.

Rashford’s brother and agent Dwaine Maynard wants him to go to Barcelona but the LaLiga club are barred from signing new players due to debts currently running to almost £850M.

Monaco, however, could be an option until the end of the season.

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The wealthy Ligue 1 club are understood to be considering an approach and would be willing to pay most if not all of his massive weekly wage.

The 27 year old was axed by Amorim over his performances in training and his declaration last month that he was “ready for a new challenge” away from Old Trafford.

He hasn’t played for Manchester United in nine games and has made the bench only once in that time.

But it is understood that he has been putting in extra training sessions to keep fit during his absence and is available to play in the Battle of Britain clash.

And that he has no issues with Amorim and is ready to give 100 per cent for the shirt.

After leaving him out again for Sunday’s 3 – 1 defeat by Brighton Amorim doubled-down on his stance over the home-grown star.

The boss who called his side “the worst in Manchester United’s history” stressed : “It is his choice (not to play)."It is his choice [not to play).

“I don’t want to focus on this bad moment because in the games we lost, Rashford is not here.

“I don’t want to put this moment on Rashford. Rashford is out because he is not playing.

"No matter what, I am not going to put out a player I don't believe is the best for the team."

The Portuguese is unlikely to be moved by the attempt by Rashford’s camp to build bridges and is prepared to see him move on.

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