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Fenerbahçe Eye Marcus Rashford in Ambitious Summer Swoop

Mourinho’s Top Target Revealed

Jose Mourinho has wasted no time in shaping his Fenerbahçe vision, identifying Marcus Rashford as his marquee wide option. According to a report by T24, the Portuguese manager has urged the club to expedite the process, making the England international his number one request in the transfer window. “Kanat transferi isteyen ve yönetime eski öğrencisi Marcus Rashford’ın ismini veren Jose Mourinho, bu transferin bir an önce bitirilmesini istedi.”

Mourinho is believed to have a father-like influence over Rashford, and that bond could prove decisive. “Jose’yi ‘baba’ figürü olarak gören Rashford’ın da sarı-lacivertli formayı giymeye sıcak baktığı belirtildi.” That warmth may be the key to unlocking what would be one of the most audacious signings in Süper Lig history.

Marcus Rashford during UEFA Europa league match, Viktoria Pilsen – Manchester United, ManU , 12. november 2024, Doosan Arena, Pilsen, Czech republic Copyright: xMICHALxFAJT,ZOSPORTU.SKx DSC_5535

London Talks on the Horizon

Under direct instruction from President Ali Koç, sporting director Devin Özek is scheduled to fly to England next week. He is expected to meet with Manchester United executives and Rashford’s camp in a bid to reach an agreement. “Başkan Ali Koç’tan talimatı alan futbol direktörü Devin Özek, önümüzdeki hafta başında Ada’ya gidecek ve hem Manchester United yetkilileriyle hem de oyuncu kanadıyla masaya oturacak.”

Fenerbahçe’s offer is bold: a loan with a €46 million purchase option for the player whose contract runs until 2028. Given Rashford’s 2023-24 output—11 goals and 9 assists in 41 games during a loan spell at Aston Villa—the value is substantial.

Barcelona Also in the Picture

Competition remains fierce. Barcelona are also reportedly monitoring the 28-year-old, but Mourinho’s direct involvement and personal appeal could swing momentum Fenerbahçe’s way. “Barcelona’nın da istediği 28 yaşındaki İngiliz yıldızı Fenerbahçe teknik direktörü Jose Mourinho’nun aradığı belirtildi.”

Career Crossroads for Rashford

Once a symbol of Manchester United’s youth revolution, Rashford has played over 400 games for the club since his 2016 first-team debut. His deteriorating relationship with current manager Ruben Amorim appears to be pushing him towards the exit. “Menajer Ruben Amorim’le arasında sorun olduğu için ayrılacak.”

T24 have rightly spotlighted a potential seismic shift in European football. A star of Rashford’s profile in Istanbul, under Mourinho’s command, would signal intent far beyond Turkey’s borders.

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This report will send shockwaves through both Premier League and Süper Lig fanbases. From a Fenerbahçe perspective, the prospect of Marcus Rashford pulling on the yellow and navy is nothing short of sensational. He may not be at his absolute peak, but he remains a proven talent at 28, with blistering pace, versatility and a point to prove. If Mourinho truly is his “baba” figure, then this could be the restart Rashford needs.

From Manchester United’s side, this would be a major departure. Rashford has long been seen as a poster boy for the club’s academy success. To let him go—particularly to a league outside the traditional elite—reflects deep-rooted change, both in the player’s mindset and in the club’s strategic direction under Amorim.

But there are concerns too. Can Fenerbahçe afford the €46 million option? Will Rashford adapt to the tactical and cultural shift? One thing is certain: if this deal happens, it will dominate headlines and social media threads across Europe.

This could be Mourinho’s masterstroke—or a high-risk gamble.