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Marcus Rashford in talks over multi-million deal with Jay-Z's agency

Football

By Mirror | Feb 10, 2020

**Marcus Rashford is holding talks over tie up with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports management company [COURTESY]**

Marcus Rashford is holding talks over a multi-million tie up with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports management company.

The Manchester United striker and his advisors flew to Miami for SuperBowl LIV last weekend.

And they were royally entertained as VIP guests of Roc Sports – the athletic management division of Jay-Z's famous Roc Nation entertainment agency who represent music superstars like Rihanna, Shakira and DJ Khaled.

And after returning to Manchester to continue his rehabilitation it's believed formal talks have now started to join Jay-Z's stable of music and sports stars.

Rashford is currently on the long-term injury list with a stress fracture of his back that might keep him out of action for up to three months.

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But he was given permission by United to fly to the States for Super Bowl and spent time with rap star Jay-Z as well as meeting rapper Meek Mill, actor Kevin Hart and several American NFL and NBA stars on the Roc Sports roster.

The United striker is also believed to have spoken with Juan Perez, president of Roc Sport, during the trip which included his brothers Dane Rashford and Dwaine Maynard, who also acts as his agent.

An onlooker revealed: “Rashford looked the part and fitted in perfectly - he looked right at home in that company.

“He went to some private nightclubs away from the glare of the normal publicity that would follow him at home and he was enjoying himself.

“Roc Nation seemed to be looking after him well, opening doors and getting them places only the real VIPs get into.”

Jay-Z's agency are hugely influential and it's believed they see Rashford as an ideal client.

The 22 year-old United striker – who has already played 200 games for the club and scored 64 goals - has emerged as the new main superstar at Old Trafford.

And Roc Nation Sports, who have a London operation as well as offices in New York, LA and Nashville, are keen to manage the direction of his career off the pitch with commercial endorsements which will globalise his brand.

Former United team-mate Romelu Lukaku, now at Inter Milan, joined the Roc Nation Sports talent stable in 2018.

And it's understood Old Trafford defender Eric Bailly is also on their books along with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne and Chelsea's Reece James.

Rashford, however, would be a prize capture for the talent agency.

And if he signs on senior United officials will be closely watching the young striker maintains his focus on football – with pals Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard both criticised for off-field life-style choices that have drawn heavy criticism.

However, a senior United source at Carrington said: “There wouldn't be too many concerns over Marcus.

“He's a grounded guy who knows that football is his gateway to all the success he can achieve. There have been issues with Pogba and Lingard but Marcus is a hugely driven individual and his commitment to United has never wavered.”