Marcus Rashford’s mysterious blonde companion has allegedly been identified by online sleuths. 

The Manchester United star capped a strong second-half of the season on loan at Aston Villa with a trip to the French Riviera this week, soaking up the sun and sand with a group of friends at La Reserve a la Plage beach club near St Tropez. 

While enjoying some downtime the 27-year-old continued to raise the stakes in the style department, sporting an outfit worth an estimated £340,000. 

On his left wrist Rashford appeared to be wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut, a timepiece that is listed at an eye-watering £295,895 on a website that specialises in luxury watches. The Rolex watch on his right arm was estimated to have cost around £40,000. 

But no less stylishly dressed were Rashford’s companion, with one blonde woman sparking internet speculation that the forward might have found a new partner, as per social media outlet Glam, Set & Match. 

Marcus Rashford was spotted enjoying some summer sun alongside a mystery companion

Fans speculated on the identity of the blonde, particularly given Rashford is believed to be single

The influencer is reportedly known only as ‘Wiktoria’ and is based in London when not jet-setting on the French Riviera

According to the account, Rashford’s new friend is thought to be a 22-year-old influencer known mononymously as Wiktoria. 

Although little is known about Wiktoria, she is thought to be based in London. 

Rashford was last linked to influencer and Love Island star Grace Jackson, with the pair thought to have dated after her first stint on the ITV reality show last summer. 

But Jackson shed light on the brief coupling during her return to primetime on Love Island: All Stars at the end of last year, saying that she had been inundated with messages from Man United fans shortly after they were linked.  

‘No we were out in a group having food,’ Jackson told her co-star Olivia Hawkins. ‘We weren’t dating but we was chatting a little and texting. 

‘It’s difficult because he can’t go out and just go on a normal date. All these f*****g United fans were like commenting, thousands of comments on my pictures like, ’cause they loved me.

‘When the article came out he scored two goals and he hadn’t scored for like ages, so they said “You fixed him!”‘

‘If it would have been a bit different, because he couldn’t really date so he’d be like “I wanna see you, just come to mine and chill with me” but I’m like, ‘”I don’t really wanna”.’

In addition to a plethora of jewellery, Rashford sported watches on both arms, including an eye-catching gold Rolex

Rashford was last linked to Love Island star Grace Jackson (right) in the autumn of 2024

The influencer shed light on her relationship with the Man United star and reveals she was contacted by a slew of football fans

Jackson went onto add that things ‘got weird’ between her and Rashford given the attention on their romance, saying: ‘It just changed the vibe a bit, because everyone knew and there wasn’t anything to know.’

Rashford was previously involved in a long-term, on-and-off romance with his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi.

The couple split for the last time in the summer of 2023. 

Rashford’s French getaway will likely prove a welcome oasis for the England international amid a potentially tumultuous summer. 

After struggling to maintain consistency in recent years at Manchester United, Rashford appeared to have a new lease of life at his boyhood club following Ruben Amorim’s arrival in November.

However, despite enjoying a productive start under the Sporting boss, their relationship quickly deteriorated.

The situation reached breaking point in mid-December when he told journalist Henry Winter that he felt ‘ready for a new challenge’ in a bombshell interview.

His comments sparked huge backlash, and Amorim subsequently went on to question the ‘choices’ made by certain members of Rashford’s entourage.

Previously Rashford was involved in a long-term relationship with his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi (centre, in 2022)

The 27-year-old is set for a tumultuous summer as he prepares to move on from his club

Rashford enjoyed an uptick in form during a loan spell at Aston Villa but could yet move abroad

‘It is a hard situation,’ said Amorim. ‘I understand that these players have a lot of people around them, and they sometimes make choices that are not the first idea from the player. I understand, I can separate things.’

‘I am always here to help Marcus, as any other player.

‘They have to do what they have to do. They chose to do the interview because it’s not just Marcus. I understand that.’

Amid speculation linking him with various moves away from Old Trafford in the January window Rashford was ultimately sent on loan to Aston Villa, where he made 17 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals.

In spite of his rejuvenated form at Villa Park, the club’s interest in the England international does not extend past a loan deal, according to recent reports from Germany.

As such, Rashford faces another window full of speculation surrounding his future, with Barcelona reportedly among the clubs interested in signing him.

The 2024-25 LaLiga champions have made their interest in Rashford no secret, with the club’s sporting director Deco revealing he ‘likes’ the England international last month. 

However, a major stumbling block remains the asking price, with United looking to get £40million for one of their most successful academy graduates in recent years.

Mail Sport understands Rashford is expected to leave United this summer after his fall out with Amorim and has been keen on joining Barca for some time.