‘Marcus wants to stay’, Erik ten Hag gives update on contract talks with Rashford

Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag has expressed his belief that Marcus Rashford and the Red Devils will come to a positive resolution in their ongoing contract discussions.

Rashford has had a remarkable season, scoring 29 goals across all competitions for his beloved club, which stands as his best performance in a Manchester United jersey.

Ten Hag provided an update on the contract negotiations during the pre-match press conference for their Bournemouth clash on Saturday.

“I know [it is taking time],” he said.

“But I don’t talk about the process. This is not important at the moment for me or Rashy.

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“For him, it is to get more goals this season and he is playing a wonderful season and the team is playing a wonderful season.

“We have to get into the Champions League and focus on that. Marcus wants to stay and we want him to stay, so I think we will find each other.”

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Ten Hag also said Rashford, 25, is a doubt for Saturday’s match against the Cherries due to illness, despite him returning to training earlier this week after an injury which saw him miss the home win over Wolves.

Fourth-placed United are a point ahead of Liverpool with a game in hand in the race for Champions League qualification, and two wins from their remaining three games would guarantee the Red Devils a place in the top four

“I think we have to keep doing what we have all season,” Ten Hag said.

“Improve every day and improve every game and not look too far ahead.

“Focusing on the next game is the most important.“