{
  "id": 3203101,
  "title": "Manchester United salaries 2026/27: Will Marcus Rashford remain highest-paid player?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/manchester-united-salaries-2026-27-will-marcus-rashford-remain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/25/manchester-united-salary-rashford-202627/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United looks set to kick off the 2026/27 season with renewed vigor, thanks to the appointment of Michael Carrick as their new permanent manager. The former midfielder took over from Ruben Amorim in January after the latter's tenure was marred by controversy. Carrick's arrival has already seen a shift in momentum, with the team finishing third in the Premier League after securing 11 wins from their first 16 matches, thus qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the next campaign.\n\nThe manager's task ahead is likely to be challenging, given the high expectations from fans. One matter that remains uncertain is Marcus Rashford's future at Old Trafford. The forward's time at Barcelona ended without a permanent deal, leaving fans to question whether he will return to Manchester United. Should he decide to stay, Rashford will be the highest-paid player at the club, tied with Bruno Fernandes at a salary of £300,000 per week.\n\nOther top earners at Manchester United for the upcoming season include Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, Bryan Mbuemo, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, and Manuel Ugarte, each earning £120,000 per week.",
  "summary": "Manchester United will have a spring in their step when they prepare for the 2026/27 season. Michael Carrick was brought in as interim manager in January after Ruben Amorim was sacked following 14 chaotic months in charge. Carrick's arrival re-energised the squad as United finished third in the Premier League after 11 wins from 16 games. They also secured qualification into next season’s Uefa…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Manchester United salaries 2026/27: Will Marcus Rashford remain highest-paid player?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/manchester-united-salaries-2026-27-will-marcus-rashford-remain-3205185",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}