Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks on as Anthony Elanga comes on as a substitute to replace Marcus Rashford
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is ‘pushing’ behind the scenes over a new deal for Marcus Rashford, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Lowdown: Rashford in ‘unstoppable’ form
The England international has been in fine form since domestic action returned after the World Cup, playing as a left winger. The 25-year-old has scored 10 goals and provided three assists in recent months, taking his season’s tally to 18 goals and six assists.
Ten Hag has called the forward ‘unstoppable’ as a result of that incredible form, with Rashford’s current contract set to expire in 2024.
The Latest: Romano’s comments
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Romano claimed that Ten Hag is ‘pushing in private’ with both Rashford and United chiefs over a new deal for the forward.
The transfer expert stated: “Erik ten Hag is pushing in private with the player and the club to make them understand how important it is to keep Rashford and how complicated it could be to lose that kind of player on a free in the summer of 2024.
“It will also be difficult for United to find another English player who knows the Manchester United environment very well.”
The Verdict: Get it sorted
Rashford appears to be back to his very best and has been United’s best-performing forward so far this season as per WhoScored performance metrics, winning three player of the match awards, so there is no surprise that Ten Hag wants fresh terms agreed for him.
The 25-year-old has emphatically nailed down a starting berth on the left-hand side of the Red Devils’ attack, and you could say that he is now entering the prime years of his career.
Therefore, should his contract situation remain the same heading into the summer, you’d expect that speculation over his future will escalate. Securing a new deal would dispel any uncertainty over his future, leaving Rashford to focus completely on continuing his exceptional form, so the club need to get this sorted without delay.
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