Manchester United rush to sign Marcus Rashford to new long-term contract

Marcus Rashford's stunning rise couldn't have come at a better time, both for him and Manchester United.

The young striker is still on his first professional deal, earning £1,500 a week, but that deal runs out at the end of next season, so United were already eager to tie the 18-year-old to a long-term deal. But Rashford's incredible breakthrough, which has seen him potentially keep United's season alive with a pair of two-goal performances in the Europa League against Midtjylland and the Premier League against Arsenal, has created a fresh sense of urgency at Old Trafford. The Mail reports that talks had already begun over a £15,000 a week deal, but Rashford's triumphant ascension to the senior team will surely give him extra leverage in the negotiation process.