Manchester United have reached a preliminary agreement with Marcus Rashford for a new five-year contract. The final stages of negotiation for a deal until 2028 are now underway, and the England international is expected to sign, despite turning down more lucrative offers from both domestic and international clubs, in order to remain with Manchester United.
Rashford experienced a resurgence under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag in the past season, bouncing back from a challenging period of 18 months. Consequently, he emerged as Manchester United's leading goal-scorer, impressively netting 30 goals across all competitions. Notably, Rashford becomes the first player for United to surpass the 30-goal milestone since Robin van Persie during the 2012/13 campaign.
Rashford's goals not only aided United in achieving a top-four finish but also paved the way for their return to the prestigious Champions League. This success has further strengthened his conviction that the club, under the guidance of Ten Hag, is moving in the right direction. As a United academy graduate, Rashford has remained loyal to the club since the tender age of seven.
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Maguire weighs up future following removal of Manchester United captaincy by Erik ten Hag.Maguire is attracting attention from Premier League clubs and overseas teams, with West Ham showing interest in the English player. West Ham is considering the possibility of a loan or a permanent transfer for the 30-year-old defender. Nevertheless, they acknowledge that salary concerns might hinder a potential agreement between the two clubs.
Broad agreement in place for Onana transfer
Man Utd have a broad agreement in place with Inter Milan over the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana, with the player keen on a move to Old Trafford.
Both clubs are currently in discussions regarding the structure of the move, with the aim of finalizing the deal. Onana has expressed his strong desire to join, and there are no anticipated issues with regards to personal terms. United maintains optimism that a comprehensive agreement can be reached before the pre-season tour in the US concludes on July 31, enabling Onana to potentially participate.