PSG President admits his club was interested in Man Utd star and could target him again

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has revealed that his club was interested in Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, saying that y might approach him again in January. re were reports last season that Rashford was looking to leave Old Trafford as he wasn't getting eugh playing time due to his inconsistent performances. Al-Khelaifi has w mitted that PSG was interested in 25-year-old and attempted to sign him but it was t a "good moment" for both sides. 

"He's ar player that is really amazing. And for free? To have Rashford for free, every club would run after him, definitely. We're t hiding it, we spoke before and… interest. But moment was t a good moment for both side. Maybe, summer, why t? Today if he's a free nt of course we can talk to him directly but we are t going to talk to him w. Let him focus on World Cup. n after in January, hopefully, if we're interested we will talk to him," Al-Khelaifi told Sky Sports. 

Rashford bounced back to form in ongoing Premier League season. He is presently top goal-scorer for United with eight goals to his name. Rashford has scored four goals from 14 matches in Premier League and three goals from four matches in Europa League. He has also scored one goal in EFL Cup this season. 

Rashford at World Cup 2022

Rashford is currently in great form at ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, where he has scored three goals for England, helping m qualify for kckout st. Rashford's two goals against Wales were crucial to help England top Group B and set up a clash against Group A runners-up Senegal in Round of 16. England defeated Senegal 3-0 to qualify for quarterfinals, where y will clash against France on Sunday, December 11.  

Im: AP