Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire

What the report says

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has backed Marcus Rashford to play a major role for the club this season, saying the forward can still be a valuable attacking option if he stays fit, motivated and “hungry.” The comments came after Rashford started his first Premier League match for United in 21 months in the club’s 5-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford, where he was among the most threatening players in attack.

Rashford’s future had looked uncertain after falling out of favour under former head coach Ruben Amorim and spending time on loan at Aston Villa and then Barcelona. BBC Sport reported that he would have remained at Barcelona if the club had triggered a reported £26m move, but with the transfer window closing on Tuesday night, he now appears set to stay at his boyhood club. Maguire described him as a player of major talent and suggested that criticism around his form has reflected wider struggles at Manchester United in recent seasons.

The article also noted renewed support for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who started against Ipswich and was praised by Maguire for his improved work off the ball and maturity. Meanwhile, forward Joshua Zirkzee appears a likely departure before the deadline, with a proposed loan to Fiorentina having been scrapped and Juventus mentioned as a possible alternative. United, under Michael Carrick according to the report, have not ruled out late additions if the right opportunity emerges.