Manchester United’s 1-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday was a special one for Marcus Rashford as he scored his 100th goal for the club.
It was the seventh headed goal of his career and the England international has now scored consecutive headers for the first time in his career after his goal against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League last week.
After a disappointing campaign last season, the 25-year-old appears to be back on the right track under the able guidance of Erik ten Hag, who has said in the past that he feels the Englishman can score 20 goals a season.
Rashford returns to his best level
One of the most notable improvements in United’s youth squad this season has been his attitude. Rashford was known to let failure affect his confidence and he was prone to hanging his head.
But not this season. Despite missing a late game-winning chance against Newcastle United and failing to score against Tottenham Hotspur, the striker pressed on and wasn’t afraid to keep trying.
???? Manchester United want to secure Marcus Rashford’s future before he can talk to foreign clubs in January about a free transfer.
They will soon trigger a one-year contract extension if they can’t come to a new deal.
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With seven goals and three assists so far, the Mancunian has already improved on last season’s production and hopes to continue in the same vein.
And the 20-time English champions are now set to offer Rashford new terms with his current contract due to expire next year.
According to The Daily Mail, United will “secure Marcus Rashford’s future at Old Trafford before the end of the year to avoid interest from rival clubs.”
The United star has entered the final eight months of his current £200,000-a-week contract and is free to talk to foreign clubs from January. The striker’s entourage has already met with Paris Saint-Germain officials in the summer.
United ready to offer new terms
“United will offer you new terms or activate the one-year option on your current contract; otherwise, Rashford could start formal talks with foreign clubs from January 1,” the report added.
However, the article also mentioned that with very little time left before the players leave for the World Cup, it may be difficult for the two sides to agree on a new contract before the new year.
The Reds will most likely automatically activate the one-year extension in an attempt to buy time to negotiate with the player.
And as the report notes, the childhood United fan wants to stay at United, which is a great sign after reports last year that the player was unhappy at the club.
Ten Hag likes Rashford and feels he can improve further in the future and that will probably ensure United don’t waste time starting contract talks.
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