{"id":50093,"date":"2026-07-13T04:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/romano-confirms-upcoming-talks-with-manchester-united-to-play-as-attacker-in-world-cup-semi-finals\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T04:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:24:12","slug":"romano-confirms-upcoming-talks-with-manchester-united-to-play-as-attacker-in-world-cup-semi-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/romano-confirms-upcoming-talks-with-manchester-united-to-play-as-attacker-in-world-cup-semi-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Romano confirms upcoming talks with Manchester United to play as attacker in World Cup semi-finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/romano-confirms-upcoming-talks-with-manchester-united-to-play-as-attacker-in-world-cup-semi-finals\/#Carrick_could_open_door_for_Rashford_to_return_to_Man_United\" >Carrick could open door for Rashford to return to Man United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/romano-confirms-upcoming-talks-with-manchester-united-to-play-as-attacker-in-world-cup-semi-finals\/#A_fresh_start_may_suit_both_parties\" >A fresh start may suit both parties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United could be preparing to restart a chapter that seemed to have ended just a few months ago.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>After more than a year away on loan from Old Trafford, one of the club&#8217;s most prominent academy graduates will return in pre-season and is expected to discuss whether he can rebuild his career under manager Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Things have changed drastically since the breakup with former head coach Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s arrival opens the possibility of a return to the first team, but United remain open to a permanent transfer if they receive the right offer.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming negotiations will therefore be important for both the player&#8217;s future and the club&#8217;s attacking plans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carrick_could_open_door_for_Rashford_to_return_to_Man_United\"><\/span>Carrick could open door for Rashford to return to Man United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marcus Rashford will speak directly to Carrick after England&#8217;s World Cup campaign concludes, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old has already informed United of his availability for pre-season and plans to rejoin the squad first before both parties consider any offers that may arrive.<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian reported that there were no personal issues between Rashford and Carrick.<\/p>\n<p>He added that while United are hopeful of the forward&#8217;s return, he is still considering leaving the club permanently and has no interest in taking him out on another loan.<\/p>\n<p>Rashford has contracts with Aston Villa and Barcelona until 2028.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_fresh_start_may_suit_both_parties\"><\/span>A fresh start may suit both parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United have contacted Rashford&#8217;s agent to confirm that he will be included in Carrick&#8217;s pre-season group. Barcelona declined to trigger the buy option, leaving his long-term future unresolved.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United should give Rashford a real chance to impress before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick will provide a fresh tactical environment, while the motivated Rashford will provide pace, goals and valuable Premier League experience.<\/p>\n<p>However, the club cannot control the situation by relying on emotions. 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