Como join race for Rashford as Varane could play key role | OneFootball

Milan will have to face surprising competition from Como to sign Marcus Rashford, as the newcomers have reportedly set sights on the Manchester United wantaway.

The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Serie A in recent weeks, with the Rossoneri said to be the most interested club, but the latest reports suggest he’s also a target of Cesc Fabregas’ side.

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester United FC at Portman Road on November 24, 2024 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Como target Rashford as Fabregas hopes to leverage Varane’s past at Man United

Gianluca Di Marzio wrote that Como surprisingly joined the race for the Englishman and would’ve no issue in meeting the forward’s economic demands, which could earn them an edge considering that the Red Devils are reluctant to pay part of the player’s salary in case of a loan deal.

The Lariani also feel that their ambassador Raphael Varane, who joined the club’s board a few months ago after a brief stint on the pitch and his subsequent retirement, could simplify negotiations because of his past at Manchester United, where he was a teammate of Rashford for three seasons.

Dele AlLi in group training with Como (Picture: @18albertomp via Instagram stories)

However, Como currently have a single non-EU player slot, meaning they could only sign one between the England international and Dele Alli, who has also been training with Fabregas’ outfit in recent days.

The Biancoblu sit 16th in Serie A, having racked up 18 points from as many games since returning to the top tier.