Q from Vatsal: What number does he wear if he returns? Each "marquee" number is taken. Which leads me to - what percentage of this "He's welcome back" talk is just posturing to keep his value up and what percentage is this actually true?

Dan says: It is an astute observation that Rashford's 10 shirt was re-assigned to Matheus Cunha last summer. It's possible he could take 11 if Joshua Zirkzee is sold, or even the currently vacant 20 in tribute to his former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It is a minor dilemma to solve. Is this posturing? We saw United do this with Jadon Sancho previously. I do believe United are exploring the market for a winger in case Rashford is sold, and I think they would remain open to offers at the right price. But crucially I think we are seeing this report about a possible return because United have already canvassed the market and are seriously worried there won't be a bidder, so are now smoothing the pathway to a return.