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West Ham join race to sign Man United forward Marcus Rashford but face cost hurdle – as new boss Graham Potter seeks reinforcements amid absences in attack

West Ham have expressed interest in Marcus Rashford but costs will be a hurdle

  • West Ham have become the latest team to enter the race to sign Rashford
  • The Hammers are currently without Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio
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West Ham have shown interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United but the cost is a hurdle.

The Hammers, who confirmed Graham Potter‘s appointment as manager on Thursday morning, are struggling in forward areas.

West Ham are currently without captain and top scorer Jarrod Bowen, who is expected to be out for another five weeks with a fractured foot.

Michail Antonio is also on the sidelines following a car accident that left him fearing for his life last month, with the 34-year-old expected to miss the rest of the season with a broken leg.

The costs associated with bringing Rashford to the London Stadium would likely be a hurdle.

The club ideally want to sell Rashford, whose contract runs to 2028 after its extension in 2023, for £40million. 

West Ham have expressed interest in Marcus Rashford but costs will be a hurdle

Graham Potter was confirmed as West Ham's new manager on Thursday morning

Graham Potter was confirmed as West Ham’s new manager on Thursday morning

Potter inherits a side with attacking absences, including the injured captain Jarrod Bowen

Potter inherits a side with attacking absences, including the injured captain Jarrod Bowen

A loan move would hinge on what proportion of his wages United are prepared to pay, as well as the size of the fee if there is an obligation to buy.

The forward’s weekly wages are believed to be around the £325,000 mark.  

Rashford’s brother and agent Dwaine Maynard held talks with officials from Juventus on Wednesday.

The Man United forward’s representatives has also spoken to Sven Mislintat, the Dortmund’s technical director.

Maynard had on Tuesday been in Italy to hold preliminary talks with Italian giants AC Milan.

Another Serie A side Como, who are managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas, have reportedly also been credited with an interest in Rashford.

Como, who are currently 10th in the table, have a link to Man United in former defender Rafael Varane.

The former France international joined the Italian outfit’s board after retiring earlier this season.

Marcus Rashford's representatives have held talks with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus

Marcus Rashford’s representatives have held talks with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus

Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus are among the clubs in the race to sign Rashford

Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus…

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