One of the biggest changes under new manager Erik ten Hag has been the positive performance of stars who previously underperformed.
One of the great beneficiaries of the management of the Dutchman has been Marcus Rashford. The Mancunian had been in big trouble last season after returning from shoulder surgery.
His head would droop at the slightest hint of trouble and he seemed uninterested for the most part and his form took a nosedive as a result. That led to his dismissal from the first team at both club and country.
But the 25-year-old has truly bought into Ten Hag’s vision and is once again playing again with a smile on his face. Rashford is currently his club’s top scorer with eight goals and also has three World Cup goals.
Rashford, a man in demand
His contract with the Red Devils will end in 2023, but the club still has the option to activate a one-year extension on his contract if they choose.
It has been widely reported that the academy graduate wants to stay at United and sign a new long-term contract, but talks have not progressed due to the World Cup.
And now, Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has revealed that his club would certainly be interested in signing the Manchester-born attacker if he becomes a free agent in the summer.
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The club boss also revealed that the club had spoken to the player’s entourage when things did not go as expected last season in Manchester.
“He’s (Rashford) another player who is really incredible,” Al-Khelaifi told Sky Sports. “And free? To have Rashford free, all the clubs would run after him, definitely.
PSG enters for Rashford
“We do not hide it, we spoke before and… interest. But the timing was not a good time for either side. Maybe, summer, why not?
“Today, if he’s a free agent, of course we can talk to him directly, but we’re not going to talk to him right now. Let him focus on the World Cup. Then in January, hopefully, if we’re interested, we’ll talk to him.”
It would be a surprise if United did not activate the one-year option soon, as they would be loath to lose their star player for free.
Many clubs have been watching Rashford considering his contract situation, but hopes remain that he will sign a long-term deal soon.
