The Magpies see Rashford, a proven Premier League performer, as the perfect candidate to add depth to their attack ahead of a campaign packed with both domestic and European fixtures.

Last season, Rashford spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa, where he netted four goals and provided six assists across 17 appearances before being sidelined due to injury.

Showing glimpses of his past brilliance, Rashford rediscovered form under Unai Emery and reinforced why he remains one of England’s top talents.

Marcus Rashford has no future at Man United

Back at Man United, Rashford finds himself back in a squad not prioritising him under manager Ruben Amorim,