Marcus Rashford's contract contains a £40m release clause that, according to reports, specifically excludes Manchester City and Liverpool from triggering it. The stipulation effectively prevents two of Manchester United's biggest domestic rivals from signing the forward at that price.
Excluded suitors
The clause is understood to be available to clubs outside of Manchester City and Liverpool. That leaves other Premier League teams — as well as European sides — as potential suitors should Rashford or United decide the clause is to be activated. The £40m figure is considered affordable for a player of his stature, but the restriction keeps the 27-year-old out of reach for two of United's most direct competitors.
Rashford's future has been a subject of speculation throughout the season, though no formal transfer request has been made. The release clause represents a concrete path out of Old Trafford for a specific fee, but the carve-out for City and Liverpool limits the pool of potential buyers. Any club still interested would need to meet the £40m figure and negotiate personal terms. Whether Rashford himself pushes for a move or United accepts an offer below the clause amount remains an open question.
