5 players who could replace Marcus Rashford at Manchester United

#3 Ousmane Dembele

Could Manchester United turn to Ousmane Dembele in an inexpensive deal?

In a rather short span, Manchester United have gone from having too many wingers to being pressed for options. Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood often operated on the flanks, and their absence means the Red Devils could certainly use another player out wide.

Barcelona's 24-year-old winger Ousmane Dembele is an intriguing choice, especially as he will be available for free this summer. The Frenchman's contract is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season, and Barcelona are likely to lose him for nothing after spending £126 million to get him in 2017.

Dembele is quick, good with both feet, dangerous from set-pieces, and full of direct running. The main issue is, of course, his well-documented injury history. Hamstring issues have restricted him to just 135 games (32 goals and 26 assists) in nearly five years in Spain.

Nonetheless, it is possible that Manchester United might be willing to take a gamble on the Frenchman, considering his relatively young age and affordability.

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#2 Raphinha

Many believe Raphinha has the confidence and skill to play for a big club like Manchester United.

It seems increasingly unlikely that Leeds United will be able to keep hold of their 25-year-old Brazilian star Raphinha come the end of the season.

The left-footed winger is the team's top scorer with nine goals and two assists in 26 games so far this campaign. Blessed with quick feet and trickery, Raphinha, with his flair and swagger, seem to have the mentality and technical ability to flourish at a big club.

With Marcelo Bielsa gone, Leeds are firmly in a relegation dogfight. They are currently 16th in the table, with 23 points from 27 games. Everton (17th with three games in hand) and Burnley (18th with a game in hand) could push Leeds into the relegation zone if they win their next games.

Even if Leeds do manage to scrape through and secure survival, Raphinha is still expected to move to a bigger club in the summer.

West Ham United reportedly made a £50 million offer for the winger in January, while Liverpool were also rumoured to be interested. Expect Raphinha to be available and on the move once the curtain draws on Leeds' miserable campaign.

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#1 Jarrod Bowen

Jarrod Bowen has impressed against Manchester United in the past.

Like Raphinha, West Ham United's 25-year-old winger Jarrod Bowen is reportedly a transfer target for Liverpool.

However, it is unlikely the Reds will be able to break the bank for both players in the summer. That means Manchester United could potentially have a chance at landing one of the two players.

The Hammers' English winger is enjoying a terrific campaign, and has arguably been their most important player. The wideman has 12 goals and 11 assists in 39 appearances this season. He had a blistering start to 2022, and went on a run that saw him score seven goals in seven games across competitions.

Excellent with the ball at his feet, Bowen also works hard without possession, and has caught the eye with his tracking back and defensive work rate. A confident dribbler, he boasts dangerous deliveries from set-pieces.

During his time with Hull City in the Championship, Bowen scored in double figures in three different seasons. Now that he is beginning to replicate that form in the top flight, it's only a matter of time before one of the country's elite teams come calling.