Man Utd ‘submits bid’ for ‘priority’ £48m Rashford replacement with ‘confident’ Amorim for two reasons

Manchester United have reportedly made Nico Williams their “key target” as they look to replace striker Marcus Rashford.

The Red Devils have reportedly entered the market for a new winger, as they could do by replacing Rashford, who is keen to leave the Premier League giants in 2025.

After being left out of Man Utd’s squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby, Rashford has admitted he is ‘ready’ to leave his boyhood club.

Rashford said: “If I know a situation is already bad, I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.

“When I leave, I will make a statement and it will be from me.

“When I leave, there will be “no hard feelings.” You will not get any negative comments from me about Manchester United. This is me as a person.

“For me, personally, I think I’m ready to take on a new challenge and take the next steps.”

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It remains to be seen who will sign Rashford, but the under-fire striker is reportedly ‘attracting a loan offer’ from La Liga as he looks to finalize a ‘dream’ transfer.

Man Utd are linked with several possible replacements and Williams is said to be the latest player on their radar after playing for Athletic Bilbao and Spain last season.

The talented winger was targeted by Premier League clubs and Barcelona this summer, but opted to stay with Athletico Bilbao. However, he could leave La Liga after starting this campaign with two goals and five assists in 22 appearances.

A report in Spain claims that new Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim is ‘targeting Williams to replace Rashford’.

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Williams is reportedly Man Utd’s ‘top target’ as he has been seen as the ‘perfect profile’ for the Premier League giants.

The Red Devils have reportedly “taken the lead” in the race to sign him by “submitting a formal offer” as his €58m (£48m) fee “makes the deal affordable”.

Man Utd reportedly face competition from two European giants, but Amorim is ‘confident’ for two reasons.

“Despite United’s obvious interest, the path to signing Nico Williams will not be easy. Both PSG and FC Barcelona have set their sights on the player, aware of his potential to lead any sporting project. The Parisian team sees him as a perfect complement to their attack, while the Catalans consider him as a future alternative to strengthen their squad.

“However, Manchester United seem determined not to let their goal slip away. Beyond the sporting aspect, the signing of Williams would send a strong message to the market: the Red Devils are ready to bet big to become protagonists in Europe again.

“For now, Amorim is convinced that the attractiveness of his project and the financial capacity of the club will be sufficient to conclude an agreement that could change the face of the team.”