West Ham have expressed interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, but financial constraints are an obstacle.

The Hammers, who announced Graham Potter’s appointment as manager on Thursday, face significant issues in their attack.

West Ham are missing captain and top scorer Jarrod Bowen, ruled out for five weeks with a fractured foot.

Michail Antonio is also unavailable following a car crash last month, leaving the 34-year-old sidelined with a season-ending broken leg.

The financial demands of securing Rashford’s transfer could present a challenge.

Rashford, under contract with Manchester United until 2028 following a 2023 extension, is valued at £40million by the club.

West Ham have expressed interest in Marcus Rashford but costs will be a hurdle

Graham Potter was confirmed as West Ham’s new manager on Thursday morning

Potter inherits a side with attacking absences, including the injured captain Jarrod Bowen

A loan move would hinge on what proportion of his wages United are prepared to pay, as well as the size of the fee if there is an obligation to buy.

The forward’s weekly wages are believed to be around the £325,000 mark.

Rashford’s brother and agent Dwaine Maynard held talks with officials from Juventus on Wednesday.

The Man United forward’s representatives has also spoken to Sven Mislintat, the Dortmund’s technical director.

Maynard had on Tuesday been in Italy to hold preliminary talks with Italian giants AC Milan.

Another Serie A side Como, who are managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas, have reportedly also been credited with an interest in Rashford.

Como, who are currently 10th in the table, have a link to Man United in former defender Rafael Varane.

The former France international joined the Italian outfit’s board after retiring earlier this season.

Marcus Rashford’s representatives have held talks with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus

Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus are among the clubs in the race to sign Rashford

Rashford last month admitted he is seeking a ‘new challenge’ away from Manchester United

Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday that Tottenham are among the clubs to hold an interest in Rashford.

Spurs are looking to bolster their attacking options and rescue their season despite being the second-top scorers in the Premier League.

Rashford admitted in a bombshell interview last month that he is ready for a ‘new challenge’ and talked about leaving Old Trafford as a ‘when’, not an ‘if’.

Ruben Amorim has not played Rashford since coming on as a substitute against Nottingham Forest on December 7, though he was restored to the bench for last week’s 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle.

When asked why he was dropped for the Manchester derby, Amorim said: ‘Selection. We try to evaluate everything: training, performance, game performance, engagement with the team-mates, pushing the team-mates up. Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players, so that is my selection.’

Rashford has already rejected three offers from Saudi Arabia worth up to £35million-a-year

The 27-year-old will only go to a competitive club and league that would give him a chance of regaining his place in the England squad.