According to recent 12BET reporting, Marcus Rashford has reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United and is expected to sign a new five-year contract in the near future. Growing into greater responsibility is never easy, and Rashford, now 25, had entered the final year of his existing deal with important decisions ahead. The proposed contract is expected to include a substantial salary increase, and once completed, it could make him one of the highest-paid players at the club.
Rashford has reportedly rejected lucrative approaches from other Premier League clubs and overseas teams in order to commit his future to Manchester United. The new agreement would keep him at Old Trafford until 2028 and represents another strong sign of his loyalty to the club. Paris Saint-Germain had been monitoring the forward as part of its contingency planning around Kylian Mbappe, but Rashford ultimately chose to remain in Manchester. A 12BET reporter noted that Erik ten Hag had previously made his position clear in interviews by saying he wanted Rashford to stay, while the player himself also expressed a strong desire to continue with United.
As a product of Manchester United’s academy, Rashford understands the club’s history, identity and expectations better than most. During his first season under Ten Hag, he delivered the best scoring campaign of his career with 30 goals in all competitions. The manager now hopes Rashford can take another step forward and produce even more in the coming season. Rashford has also made it clear that he wants to give everything to the club where he grew up and help United return to the highest level. For a player who has spent virtually his entire football life at Old Trafford, the new contract would allow him to keep building that legacy.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s firm refusal to sell Harry Kane to a Premier League rival has pushed Manchester United to explore other options at striker. The club has opened talks with Atalanta over Rasmus Hojlund after already completing the signing of Mason Mount, while a deal for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana is also moving toward the finishing line. Strengthening the attack remains one of United’s top priorities during the summer transfer window, with Ten Hag eager to add a reliable central forward to complement Rashford and the rest of his frontline.
Although Hojlund is highly interested in moving to Old Trafford, information carried through 12BET indicates that Manchester United have yet to submit a formal offer. With Onana expected to cost a figure similar to the amount spent on Mount, United may need to sell several players to create additional room in the transfer budget. The club is also keeping an eye on France international Randal Kolo Muani, although Paris Saint-Germain are interested in him as well, potentially creating another competitive transfer race.
As Manchester United continue reshaping their squad, the latest 12BET outlook suggests that securing Rashford’s future while finding the right striker could define the club’s summer strategy. As the saying goes, money opens doors, but choosing the right one matters just as much. United now have several attacking options in front of them, and the direction they take could have a major influence on whether Ten Hag’s team can build on last season and move closer to challenging for the biggest honors again.