Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd

What the report says

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has said he hopes Marcus Rashford stays at Old Trafford, arguing the England forward can still improve Michael Carrick’s side. Maguire’s comments came after Rashford made his first appearance for United since December 2024, coming off the bench in a 4-2 pre-season defeat by AC Milan in Wroclaw.

Rashford, who was given the number nine shirt for the match, showed glimpses of his threat and almost scored, but his long-term future remains unclear with the transfer deadline approaching on 1 September. BBC Sport reported that United have not treated the shirt number as permanent and that Carrick has not been able to confirm whether Rashford will remain at the club.

Maguire said the squad would benefit if Rashford stayed, describing him as a major asset who can stretch defences and create problems for opponents. He also linked Rashford’s return to a disappointing team display, calling it United’s worst pre-season performance as they continue preparations for their Premier League opener against Hull.

The report also noted warm exchanges between United and former boss Ruben Amorim after the match. Amorim, now with AC Milan, spoke positively about his time at United, while Maguire said he had no negative words about the Portuguese manager’s spell in charge, even though it ended without the hoped-for success.