Man United told they have a 'new signing' who won't cost a penny
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes the return of Marcus Rashford will be like a ‘new signing’ for the club. Rashford has returned to United following the conclusion of his loan spell with Barcelona, and has taken part in training at Carrington.The England international looked set to join Barcelona on a permanent deal, with the La Liga giants holding a £26million option to sign Rashford from United.Barcelona chose not to activate that clause, instead choosing to sign Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, meaning Rashford has returned to United this summer.It remains to be seen what the future holds for Rashford, who is yet to feature during pre-season after being given an extended summer break following his time with the England squad at the World Cup.Get YOUR Man United NewsletterGet the best United news, updates and analysis straight to your Inbox courtesy of the Manchester Evening News!To get it, it's a simple one-two punch.Head THIS WAYEnter your email and hit Subscribe.Ferdinand has expressed the belief that Rashford could be treated like a ‘new signing’ for United and is excited by what he has seen from the 28-year-old since his return to training.“Rashford is back at Manchester United at the training ground and guys, he’s like a purring Ferrari, man,” Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents.“He looks fit, he looks ready. And you know what, there’s a smile on his face and there’s a little spring in his step.FOLLOW OUR MAN UNITED FB PAGE! Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester United Facebook page“We don’t know which way this is going to go and how it’s going to pan out by the end of this transfer window. But you know what, I hope he stays, and he will be like a new signing at the football club.“And could this be the motivated Marcus Rashford to come out and prove all the doubters and all the people wrong? And all the naysayers.“I hope it is. Let’s watch this space.”Rashford was not part of the United squad for the draw with Leeds United in Dublin on Wednesday night, with Saturday’s friendly against AC Milan the final opportunity for players to get minutes before the Premier League opener against Hull City on August 22.
