Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs 'hard conversation' with Man United ace but leaving talk is 'load of nonsense'

It's been a difficult season for Marcus Rashford. After last season's heroics, where he bagged 30 goals, his form has deserted him.

Not just his form, though. Rashford's workrate and desire have been questioned by pundits including Roy Keane, with the striker looking a shadow of the player who tore up the Premier League at times last year.

The Manchester-born player has hit back at critics, saying he remains committed to Manchester United, but his performances - bar the odd spark - have continued to flounder. The Manchester Evening News reported this week that Coventry players were staggered by his poor display in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

It has led many people - pundits and fans - to suggest a parting of ways may be the best option for United and Rashford. The forward has been linked with Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain in recent months, although he has shown no inclination that he wants to leave.

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Former United striker Dwight Yorke knows all about the pressures of having to score goals at Old Trafford, and he insists Rashford remains one of the club's star players, despite him only finding the back of the net eight times for his club in 40 appearances this term. And Yorke says any talk of selling Rashford should be judged as 'a load of nonsense' - though he does admit the player needs to have an honest conversation about his future.

"Marcus Rashford is 26 years old, he still has time," said Yorke in conjunction with TVSportGuide. "Why wouldn't you give, arguably, your best player time?

"Okay, he's not performed like