Marcus Rashford has highlighted an issue with Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund transfer plan

Marcus Rashford has already told Erik ten Hag he is best utilised on the left wing with Manchester United planning to use him up front next season.

United are confident of securing a deal for Rasmus Hojlund before they start their Premier League campaign against Wolves on August 14. United have offered a £60million package and want to ensure Ten Hag starts next season with a new striker.

Hojlund, 20, will be given time to adapt to new surroundings in the Premier League and at Old Trafford. There are provisional plans to use Rashford up front to help ease the transition for the Denmark forward.

However, Rashford believes he's best used on the left side of attack. Only earlier this week, he told Gary Neville on The Overlap that his best position is not up front.

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"Left-wing," Rashford said when asked about his best position. "Although I feel like centre forward you've got less distance to cover to score simple goals, I do prefer left.

"Left is easier to stay in the game, and from when I was young I've always wanted to be involved in the game. That's why I struggle playing centre forward sometimes, because of my patience.

The transfer window is in full swing and United have already got their hands on two players, with Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag's attention now turns to signing a new goal scorer following their struggles in that department last season. Anthony Martial is the only genuine striker in United's squad and his fitness can not be relied