Manchester United are reportedly making “good progress” in contract talks with Marcus Rashford and still hope to pair him with Harry Kane in 2023-24.
- Working on deal until 2024
- No extension agreed as yet
- Another No.9 being sought
WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils have been in discussions with home-grown star Rashford regarding his future plans for some time, but no extension has been agreed as yet to a deal that is due to expire in the summer of 2024. Tying him down on fresh terms – with 29 goals recorded across all competitions this season – is considered to be a top priority at Old Trafford.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: United believe they are getting closer to a deal that will benefit all parties, with The Telegraph reporting that talks are “heading in the right direction.” Any deal for Rashford would put him on par with David de Gea, who earns £375,000 per week, and the rest of the club’s top earners.
ADDITIONALLY, the Red Devils are rumoured to be looking for another No.9 to work alongside Rashford in their attacking unit during the summer transfer window. As a proven Premier League marksman, Tottenham talisman Kane remains their preferred option, but he is expected to cost around £100 million ($126 million).
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WHAT NEXT? Paris Saint-Germain are said to remain keen on Rashford, with uncertainty over his future potentially allowing for a move to be made at some stage. But United are making the 25-year-old aware that he is a key part of their plans and integral to the system that head coach Erik ten Hag continues to favour, which could see the England duo combine at club level next term.