Marcus Rashford will continue earning his £315,000-a-week salary during his loan spell at Aston Villa, but his move appears to have affected his lucrative Nike sponsorship deal.
While the Manchester United forward is set to remain one of the league’s highest earners, the shift to Villa Park may come at a financial cost beyond his club wages.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have assured fans that they will not reduce the budget allocated to their disabled supporters’ association, providing stability for those who rely on club support.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold has avoided a serious injury after being forced off during Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth, bringing relief to both the club and its supporters.
United’s latest signing, Patrick Dorgu, is reportedly one of the lowest-paid players at Old Trafford, a surprising contrast given the club’s history of lucrative contracts.
Meanwhile, England rugby is preparing to unleash a new playmaker duo against France at Twickenham, with both Smiths expected to feature in a revamped backline.
In the Premier League, Newcastle United are leaning towards constructing a new stadium adjacent to St James’ Park, potentially expanding their home ground’s capacity.
At the same time, a website co-owned by Todd Boehly has been linked to the unauthorised resale of Chelsea and Premier League match tickets to foreign tourists, raising concerns over ticketing integrity.
Chelsea made an attempt to sign Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian centre-back Murillo early in the January window, but club owner Evangelos Marinakis refused to sanction what would have been a record-breaking sale.
Meanwhile, LaLiga referees are considering going on strike after Real Madrid questioned their integrity in an official letter.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Irish wonderkid Mason Melia, further strengthening their youth setup.
However, Manchester United could face a challenging summer transfer window, with limited finances making it difficult to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s squad, unless significant player sales are made.
