Portuguese Boss Looks to Reunite with “Father Figure” Mentee in Record-Breaking Turkish Deal
Jose Mourinho is preparing a dramatic swoop to rescue Marcus Rashford from his Manchester United exile, with the Fenerbahce manager pushing hard to bring the struggling England star to Turkey.
Rashford, 28, has been sidelined at Old Trafford under manager Ruben Amorim, who has reportedly marked him among a group of unwanted attackers—including Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Jadon Sancho—as the club seeks to offload players to ease financial pressures. The forward hasn’t played for United since a fallout with Amorim in December, and finding a new club has proven difficult.
While Rashford’s preferred destination is Barcelona, the Spanish giants’ ongoing financial woes make a move unlikely. Now, Mourinho—who managed Rashford during a productive spell at United—could offer him an escape route. According to Turkish outlet T24, the Portuguese coach is pushing Fenerbahce to secure a reunion with the forward.
The Super Lig side is preparing an ambitious one-year loan offer with a €46 million purchase option—a deal that would shatter their transfer record. Mourinho is personally driving the move and has urged Fenerbahce to act quickly.
Fenerbahce’s director of football, Devin Ozek, is expected to fly to Manchester next week to negotiate the transfer. The club hopes Mourinho’s strong bond with Rashford—who reportedly views him as a “father figure”—will help convince the player to make the switch.
The move comes as Fenerbahce’s fierce rivals, Galatasaray, close in on the signing of a Nigeria international, adding urgency to the Turkish club’s pursuit of a marquee name. Could Mourinho’s influence be the key to reviving Rashford’s career? The football world waits to see.
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