{
  "id": 3205185,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/25/manchester-united-salary-rashford-202627/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United has welcomed Michael Carrick as their new permanent manager after Ruben Amorim's departure. The club finished third in the Premier League during his interim tenure, qualifying for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League. Carrick has agreed to a deal until 2028, leaving him with the challenging task of meeting heightened fan expectations.\n\nMarcus Rashford's future at Manchester United is uncertain following his successful loan spell at Barcelona. If he remains at Old Trafford, he will share the title of the club's highest-paid player alongside Bruno Fernandes, both earning £300,000 per week. Other top earners for the upcoming season include Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, Bryan Mbuemo, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, and Noussair Mazraoui, each earning £135,000 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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:05:00.000Z"
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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."
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