Marcus Rashford will hold out on signing a new contract at Manchester United until assessing what prospective new owners can offer him, according to reports.
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, March 9.
Martial returns to United first-team training
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial took part in a full training session at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Martial has not started for United since playing against Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 14. He was forced off the pitch with a hip injury at half-time during that game and his only appearance since was as a substitute against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup at the beginning of February.
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The 27-year-old started light, individual ball work at the end of February and he's now taken the next step in his rehabilitation, as he completed a full session with the first team ahead of playing Real Betis. However, the Europa League meeting against Betis has come too soon for Martial and he will not be available for that game.
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'It's nonsense' - Rashford hits back at United critics
Marcus Rashford said it was "nonsense" to claim Manchester United players gave up during the record-equalling defeat by Liverpool at Anfield but admitted they suffered from a lack of organisation in the second half.
The in-form forward said that stemmed from a desperate desire to get back into the game which left too many spaces for Jurgen Klopp's side to exploit. Liverpool led 1-0 at half-time but scored six times after the break to inflict a stunning defeat on Erik ten Hag's team.
Some United players appeared to let their heads drop as the goals flew in and there has been criticism that they appeared to give up as the damage got worse.
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Garnacho makes Manchester United
Marcus Rashford will hold out on signing a new contract at Manchester United until assessing what prospective new owners can offer him, according to reports.
It won't be long before we're in the midst of the transfer window once again and it looks set to be another expensive one for Manchester United.
Having scored twice in Manchester United's victory over Fulham in the FA Cup, Bruno Fernandes has moved past Robin van Persie and Javier Hernandez in the Reds' scoring charts.
Marcus Rashford will not feature for England in their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine after withdrawing from the squad due to injury.
Fulham have been boosted by the returns of Joao Paulinha, Willian and Tom Cairney for Sunday's clash with Manchester United.
Manchester United will be without several first-team players on Sunday as they welcome Fulham to Old Trafford for their FA Cup quarter-final tie.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for the second leg of Manchester United's Europa League last-16 showdown with Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium this evening, making a handful of changes.
Manchester United must wait on the fitness of Alejandro Garnacho after the forward was replaced late on in the Premier League stalemate with Southampton.
Southampton manager Ruben Selles expects to see "some rotation" in the Manchester United line-up this weekend with such a short turnaround from Thursday's Europa League game.
United earmark Kane as main target
Manchester United could potentially be boosted by the return of Anthony Martial for the clash with Southampton on Sunday, but it remains to be seen if Erik ten Hag will risk the Frenchman.
Marcus Rashford has spoken of the importance of Manchester United's fans after they showed support for Bruno Fernandes.
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has insisted that forward Anthony Martial "doesn't deserve" to play for the club again.
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial took part in a full training session at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Marcus Rashford said it was "nonsense" to claim Manchester United players gave up during the record-equalling defeat by Liverpool at Anfield, but admitted they suffered from a lack of organisation in the second half.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has defended Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder received heavy criticism for the way he conducted himself during Sunday's mauling at Anfield.
Manchester United fans believe Casemiro should be the next captain of the club rather than Bruno Fernandes following the latter's display with the armband against Liverpool.
Paul Scholes has questioned whether Wout Weghorst has the ability needed to stay on as a Manchester United player beyond his loan spell.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with rivals Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon, making a number of changes.
Manchester United are in a position they haven't been in for a decade, one of joy and celebration but with the promise of even better times on the horizon. A promise that looks likely to be fulfilled.