AS Monaco Rules Out Marcus Rashford Transfer Amid Striker Search

AS Monaco has been actively seeking a new centre-forward this January transfer window following a significant injury to their current striker, Folarin Balogun. The former Arsenal player is expected to be out of action until April after undergoing shoulder surgery. The injury initially occurred in early October and worsened in late November.

While Monaco is indeed looking to strengthen their attacking options, sources close to the club confirm that Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is not being considered as a potential signing. This information contradicts recent reports from some media outlets suggesting Monaco’s interest in the 27-year-old English forward.

Rashford’s future at Manchester United has been the subject of speculation, with the player reportedly falling out of favor at his boyhood club. Rumors have linked him with a potential move to Italy’s Serie A. However, Monaco’s transfer plans do not include the England international.

Instead, the Principality club is finalizing a deal for another former Arsenal youth player, Mika Biereth. The young striker is set to join Monaco from Austrian club Sturm Graz in a transfer that could reach up to €15 million. This acquisition appears to be Monaco’s chosen solution to bolster their attacking options in Balogun’s absence.

As the January transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen what other moves AS Monaco might make and where Marcus Rashford’s future lies. For now, it’s clear that the two parties’ paths will not be intersecting in the immediate future.