Marcus Rashford steps up his bid to leave Man Utd as he holds talks with the agency that has secured a massive £86m transfer move | All Football

MARCUS RASHFORD stepped up his efforts to find a way out of Manchester United after his latest snub.

The forward admitted last month that he was ready for a new challenge after spending his entire career at Old Trafford.

And Rashford, 27, is in talks with leading sports agency Stellar in the hope of securing a move this month.

He is currently represented by brother Dwaine Maynard – but the £325,000-a-week star is now keen to get more people to work on his exit.

And Stellar famously paved the way for Gareth Bale’s massive £86m move to Real Madrid in 2013.

Rashford was left sitting on the bench during Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle after being reinstated to the squad – 18 days after last playing for the Red Devils.

But boss Ruben Amorim suggested before kick-off that the main reason for this was that he was short of bodies, with Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte suspended.

And even as the hosts chased their way back into the game, Amorim brought on Alejandro Garnacho and Antony in their place.

United would be open to selling the forward in this window if it helps their new manager bring in a signature – with Nuno Mendes a top target.

The Paris Saint-Germain winger, 22, is keen to answer an SOS from his former boss Amorim.

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Mendes worked with his fellow Portuguese at Sporting Lisbon and would welcome a reunion.

PSG will want around £45 million as he still has 18 months on his deal.

Yet United would only be in a position to buy if they can offload players.

The sale of Rashford would help as he is home grown and that would be a big boost in terms of Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Asked about new signings this week, Amorim said: “We don’t have that possibility in January.

“It’s not true that I can spend a lot of money changing the team.”

Amorim considers the left wing back position a top priority as he is currently using Diogo Dalot out of position on that side.

Meanwhile, midfielder Casemiro, 32, could be the subject of renewed interest from Saudi Arabia this month.