Liverpool and Man City both exempt from Premier League transfer release clause
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool and Manchester City have both been excluded from what could be one of the Premier League's biggest transfer moves of the summer involving one of their rivalsAndoni Iraola has been denied that chance to sign a rival's player at Liverpool(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool and Manchester City have both been left out of Marcus Rashford’s release clause as the Manchester United star weighs up his next move.Rashford’s future would appear to lie away from Old Trafford, with the England international having fallen out of favor with his boyhood club over the last couple of years, leading him to take in loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.The latter had the option to make his switch permanent this summer, although that is looking very unlikely now after $35 million clause expired on Monday, with Barca having already spent big on the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.Rashford could still be on the move this summer, although there’s no chance of Liverpool or City being in the running for his signature. The Athletic reports that there is a $54M clause included in his contract that is available to any clubs - bar United’s two biggest rivals.That is unlikely to effect Liverpool, with Rashford having not been seriously linked with a move to Anfield, although the 28-year-old has been previously touted as a surprise option for the Reds.Liverpool is in the market for at least one new winger this summer, with Yan Diomande looking like the club’s primary target.Marcus Rashford could be on the move this summera(Image: 2026 Getty Images)The 19-year-old showcased his talent with the Ivory Coast at the World Cup at the weekend, which will have had fans sitting up and taking more notice.
Liverpool has made contact with RB Leipzig, with The Athletic indicating that the German club wants in excess of $151M to convince it to sell.As for Rashford, a number of Premier League clubs have expressed interest in his signing, although that appears to be an option that doesn’t appeal to him.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.The forward is said to prefer to honor the remaining two years on his contract at Old Trafford rather than join another English team.
As things stand, he is set to return to United once England’s involvement at this year’s World Cup comes to an end.Liverpool.com says: Rashford would never have been a serious option for Liverpool to consider in any case, given the Reds’ rivalry with United.Still, it would have been interesting to see how the Red Devils would have reacted had that stipulation not been included in the clause, and Liverpool had met that $54M figure, which doesn’t seem too big an ask for a player like Rashford. His wages will be a major hurdle for any club wanting to sign him though.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester City FCManchester United FCTransfers