Mbeumo hails Rashford’s return to Manchester United squad
By Luke Oluoch, September 4, 2026Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo has expressed his delight at welcoming teammate Marcus Rashford back to the club ahead of the new Premier League season.
Speaking on Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Cameroonian winger shared his thoughts on the potential and threat his fellow flanker possesses, backing him for a successful spell with his boyhood club.
The United winger spent last season at Barcelona after the Catalan side opted against making his move permanent, instead signing his compatriot Anthony Gordon.
Looks happy
“It’s fantastic to have him back in the squad,” Mbeumo told Sky Sports. “We all recognise his talent and the difference he makes for the club. He looks genuinely happy to be here with us. Everyone is playing their part in creating this positive vibe.”
Following his return, Rashford has recaptured his best form and impressed in the opening two games, where United lost to Hull City before bouncing back in emphatic fashion to thrash Ipswich Town 5-2 on Saturday.
The winger was among the outstanding players of the match and currently ranks third in chances created over the first two Premier League fixtures, behind Morgan Rogers and Rayan Cherki.
Man United’s 2026/27 Premier League squad
This comes after Rashford’s Premier League return was officially confirmed as he made the squad list for the 2026/27 season submitted to the Premier League.
Following the closure of the 2026 summer transfer window on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, clubs have since had to confirm their 25-man lists.
Rashord joined the list of the club’s new arrivals, like Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, and Youri Tielemans, in the new squad list of Michael Carrick’s team.
Several first-team players, including Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro, have also been classed in the list of Under-21 players, those born on or after 1 January 2005.
Full List
Goalkeepers: Karl Darlow*, Tom Heaton*, Senne Lammens, Dermot Mee*
Defenders: Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire*, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw*.
Midfielders: Carlos Baleba, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount*, Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Manuel Ugarte.
Forwards: Amad*, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford*, Benjamin Sesko, Joshua Zirkzee.
* – classified as homegrown