Marcus Rashford backed to make 'ultimate betrayal' with Liverpool transfer
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Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has given Marcus Rashford the green light to join Liverpool if United no longer want him, despite admitting such a switch would represent the 'ultimate betrayal' for Red Devils fansMarcus Rashford looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer(Image: Getty)A Manchester United legend has suggested Marcus Rashford could move to bitter rivals Liverpool, while acknowledging it would constitute the "ultimate betrayal". This leaves Rashford's future in Manchester uncertain as he prepares to return after the World Cup.The England star fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim's management at United, ultimately admitting he was prepared for a fresh start elsewhere.Rashford was then placed in Amorim's infamous "bomb squad", a quintet of players the Portuguese boss was determined to move on, resulting in temporary moves to Aston Villa and Barcelona.Latest reports have connected Tottenham with a possible move for Rashford as Roberto de Zerbi embarks on his ambitious overhaul in north London, reports the Express.However, United legend Teddy Sheringham, who memorably netted the equaliser and set up the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final, reckons an unexpected switch to Liverpool shouldn't be ruled out.
"Then as a player you've got to do what's best for you."Despite floating the prospect of a dramatic transfer to Anfield, the former England striker stopped short of ruling out Rashford's future at Old Trafford entirely.Sheringham suggested a route back could exist for the Manchester native, who is locked into a substantial contract with two years left to run and will be returning to a transformed Old Trafford under new boss Michael Carrick.Teddy Sheringham has given Rashford the green light to join Liverpool(Image: PA)"Manchester United should be in control of the Marcus Rashford situation, not Marcus Rashford. He is still a Manchester United player," Sheringham said."That's what happens when you sign these big, long contracts, and he was happy to sign it at the time to get more money.
He's a United player so why not utilise that situation to get that extra forward back in the squad that Michael Carrick needs?"Can they ease the situation and make it work? He's in your squad.