Lineker Claims Man Utd Might Sell Players Who Are “Far Ahead” Of Transfer Target Anthony Gordon

Gary Lineker thinks Man Utd could sell a striker who is “much more advanced” than summer transfer target Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle winger has has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer, but he is competing for his place alongside Marcus Rashford at international level, and Lineker claims Marcus Rashford has had a much better season:

“I think at the moment, Rashford is way ahead. Anthony Gordon, but Anthony hasn’t had a brilliant season. He’s done well in the Champions League, Anthony Gordon. His numbers haven’t been that great in the Premier League.”

Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona, ​​who have an option to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the season for €30 million (£26 million).

How do Rashford and Gordon’s statistics compare?

The Barca loanee has scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 34 appearances so far this season, meaning he is averaging 1 goal every 1.48 games.

Gordon, meanwhile, has 10 goals and 4 assists in 33 games, giving him an average of 1 goal in 2.35 games. While Rashford has undoubtedly performed better than his England team-mate, the gap between the two players is not as big as Lineker suggests.

Can Man Utd keep Rashford?

It all depends on Barcelona and its players. If they trigger his buyout clause, the winger will move to Camp Nou permanently on July 1.

However, there is a feeling that the La Liga champions will try to negotiate a lower price, and that could give United a chance to retain the player’s services.

Interim manager Michael Carrick is said to be interested to keep Rashford if he becomes the club’s permanent head coach, but he also needs to persuade the player, who reportedly wants to leave Old Trafford.

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