Man Utd's Marcus Rashford 'happy' after Borussia Dortmund make transfer decision | OneFootball

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly accepted that he will remain at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season after negotiations over a loan to Borussia Dortmund stalled.

The England international has been actively courted by clubs from the across the globe since publicly declaring his desire for a "new challenge" in mid-December. Rashford had been dropped for the Manchester derby days earlier and has not been afforded a single minute by Ruben Amorim over the subsequent six weeks.

However, the forward's large salary - thought to be in excess of £300,000-per-week - and reluctance to move outside Europe's elite has limited his options.

Borussia Dortmund were thought to be Rashford's keenest suitors and even weighed up a potential permanent move at one point. But the financial realities of a loan deal ensure that the Bundesliga outfit are "not hopeful" of signing Rashford this month, per Sky Sports Germany.

Marcus Rashford was an unused substitute for Man Utd against Newcastle at the end of December / Carl Recine/GettyImages

Not all hope has been lost. Dortmund are supposedly waiting to see if United's position on covering the majority of Rashford's wages softens as the transfer window creeps towards in conclusion, and Barcelona reportedly remain in the race. Although, how the Catalans are able to finance the glut of contract renewals which have been agreed as well as Rashford's hefty salary remains to be seen.

AC Milan were also linked with a move for Rashford but will not be able to register another non-EU player after the imminent acquisition of Manchester City's English right-back Kyle Walker.

Despite clearly pushing for an exit, Rashford has been described as "content" and even "happy" to play for Amorim if and when the Portuguese boss calls upon him, according to The Guardian.

Rashford's last United appearance was back on 12 December in a Europa League tie with Viktoria Plzen. Before his exile, the 27-year-old racked up three goals in six appearances under Amorim. Only three players - Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes - have scored more during the head coach's entire reign.