{
  "id": 1421313,
  "title": "Maguire hopes ‘big asset’ Rashford stays at Manchester United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/maguire-hopes-big-asset-rashford-stays-at-manchester-united-1421313",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:15:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/17/maguire-hopes-big-asset-rashford-stays-at-manchester-united"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's Harry Maguire has expressed his desire for forward Marcus Rashford to stay at the club for the upcoming season. Rashford, who has been out on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona since falling out of favor with former manager Ruben Amorim in December 2024, has returned to United's squad following a break post-World Cup. The 28-year-old England international's presence on the team has been a significant boost, according to Maguire. \"Obviously the transfer window is still open. As players, we hope he stays because if he does, he is a big asset to have,\" Maguire stated after a 4-2 pre-season defeat by AC Milan. \"You saw when he came on, he threatened the backline really well. He could have scored. He's a huge threat.\" Maguire, a fellow United defender, has played alongside Rashford for several years, vouching for the positive impact Rashford has on the team, both in terms of play and character. The club, which finished third last season, is set to commence their Premier League campaign on August 22 against Hull City.",
  "summary": "Marcus Rashford has not played for United since falling out of favour with former manager Ruben Amorim.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Maguire hopes ‘big asset’ Rashford stays at Manchester United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/maguire-hopes-big-asset-rashford-stays-at-manchester-united-1424533",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:15:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}