'There's no interest, I don't care' – Ange Postecoglou shuts down Marcus Rashford's question at a press conference
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou refused to talk about Marcus Rashford in his latest Spurs press conference.
He manchester united The forward revealed that he was ready to 'a new challenge' in an interview with journalist Henry Winter on Tuesday.
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The Red Devils youth product was left out of the squad for the Manchester derby against Manchester City along with Alejandro Garnacho, raising doubts about his future at Old Trafford.
One of his possible new clubs The one that has been discussed by fans is Tottenham, but despite being hailed as a “good player” by Spurs boss Postecoglou, the Australian refused to comment on the situation.
When asked about the chatter surrounding Rashford ahead of his team's Carabao Cup quarter-final match against Man United, which is live on talkSPORTPostecoglou said: “There is always noise about the Man United teammate, come on.”
“No interest, I don't care,” he continued when pressed again.
“I'm not interested, he's a Man United player. A very good player. They have a lot of good players.
“I manage my players, I guess other people manage their players.
“But in terms of Marcus' situation, I have no real desire to look into it further.”
The Red Devils are open to offers for the forward as Ruben Amorim looks to make major changes to his playing squad, talkSPORT understands.
The Portuguese coach himself was also questioned about Rashford's revelation.
Pressed by the 27-year-old's view that he needs a new challenge, he said: “I think it's right.
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“We have a new challenge here, it is difficult. For me it is the biggest challenge in football because we are in a difficult situation and I already said that this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“This is a really new and biggest challenge. I really hope all my players are ready for this new challenge.”
Rashford was sent home after training on monday with an illness the day after his derby day snub.
He then returned to his old elementary school to hand out 420 gifts to students the next day.
It was then that he told Winter of his desire to explore options beyond the club where he spent two decades of his life.
Rashford said: “For me personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps.
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“When I leave it will be 'no hard feelings'. You won't get any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That's me as a person.
“If I know a situation is already bad, I'm not going to make it worse. I've seen other players leave in the past and I don't want to be that person.
“When I leave I will make a statement and it will be from me. 100 percent.”
Rashford added: “I'm halfway through my career. I don't expect my peak to be now.
“I have spent nine years so far in the Premier League and that has taught me a lot, it has helped me grow as a player and as a person.
“So I have no regrets about the last nine years.
“I won't regret anything in the future because I take things day by day and sometimes bad things happen, sometimes good things happen. I just try to keep a good balance.”
When asked if the best is yet to come, Rashford replied: “100 per cent. That's my mentality.”
It remains to be seen whether Rashford will be in the squad for Man United's trip to Tottenham on Thursday.
