‘The Geordies would love him’ - Alan Pardew backs Newcastle United for £26m Anthony Gordon replacement
Marcus Rashford’s future remains in limbo after Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.
Alan Pardew believes Newcastle United supporters would love a move for Marcus Rashford.
However, the former Toon boss caveated his suggestion by noting the England forward’s staggering £325,000-a-week pay packet. Rashford - still contracted to Manchester United - spent last season on loan at Barcelona.
He scored 14 goals - including two against Newcastle - during a successful spell that ended with a La Liga title. Barca can sign him permanently for £26million but his wages are an issue.
Marcus Rashford conundrum
Anthony Gordon’s arrival has complicated matters further. The Catalans stumped up £70million to sign the Newcastle winger, who officially joins on July 1.
That has left Rashford at a crossroads, although there could be a way back at Man United under Michael Carrick. Several sources indicate that the 28-year-old would prefer to rebuild his career away from the Old Trafford spotlight.
Alan Pardew makes Newcastle United suggestion
Speaking to talkSPORT, former Toon boss Pardew named Newcastle as an ideal destination due to his style of play. He said: “Anthony Gordon has left Newcastle… I’m just thinking of Rashford. I think the Geordies would take to Rashford.
“He's right up their street because he takes people on, he gets shots off. And I think that stage would be brilliant for him. But you know, we'll see.”
‘A difficult one’ - Alan Pardew
It is no secret that Rashford’s wages are out of Newcastle’s pay structure. Pardew recognises that this makes the England international a difficult deal to do.
“Rashford is a difficult one because the Barcelona deal isn't going to happen,” he said. “His wages are excessive, I'm told. So that is going to eliminate a lot of clubs. When you look at the top clubs, I don't really see a home for him.
“I personally think he's an outstanding footballer. He does a lot of things really, really, really well. His defensive work sometimes is poor, but he has improved a little bit on that. I think it'd be a great take (for a club). It's just whether you can do the numbers. It's a numbers game (with) Marcus Rashford.”