Ralf Rangnick's stance on Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United

Ralf Rangnick says Marcus Rashford is free to seek a move away from Manchester United in the summer should he wish to and it 'doesn't make sense' to discuss the possibility of a contract renewal now.

It emerged on Monday Rashford, 24, is considering his future at United after he was left out of the starting XI for the 4-1 defeat by Manchester City even though fellow forwards Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood were all unavailable. Rashford came on in the 64th minute with City 2-1 ahead before they scored two goals in the last 22 minutes of the game.

Rashford has started in two of the last 11 Premier League games and has lined up in eight of Rangnick's 17 games in interim charge. Jadon Sancho has was named United's player of the month for February after switching to the left-sided role Rashford has enjoyed his best form while Anthony Elanga broke into the team with key goals at Leeds United and Atletico Madrid.

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Rashford is contracted to United until 2023 and the club has the option of an additional year but his future is suddenly uncertain, despite an exodus of attack-minded players certain, with Cavani, Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba and Juan Mata all out of contract in June.

Rangnick has stressed his admiration for Rashford but conceded he has encountered 'problems' in a season where he has scored only five goals. Rashford's two goals under Rangnick were both off the bench and the German insists the England international has had ample playing time.

"I spoke with him yesterday and the day before yesterday," Rangnick said. "So I don't know anything about [Rashford considering his future]. In my 25 years in professional football, I have