Manchester United reportedly want to tie Marcus Rashford down on a new deal before the January transfer window opens - when clubs are allowed to tempt him with offers.
The 25-year-old forward is out of contract next June and while the Red Devils can trigger a one-year extension clause and delay the issue until further down the line, Erik ten Hag sees Rashford as central to his long-term plans at Old Trafford. After the United academy graduate scored his 100th senior goal for the club on Sunday, it's emerged that Ten Hag wants to have Rashford's immediate future confirmed before January 1.
The Red Devils boss had been keen to wait until the season pauses for the World Cup later this month before making any decisions out-of-contract players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, David De Gea and Diogo Dalot and Fred. But it now appears that Ten Hag has already made up his mind when it comes to Rashford's situation and wants to accelerate his strategy.
