sport news Manchester United 'plan to trigger option for 12-month extension to Marcus ... trends now Manchester United 'plan to trigger option for 12-month extension to Marcus Rashford's contract' if they are unable to agree a new deal Manchester United prepared to trigger option to extend Marcus Rashford deal United will exercise 12-month extension if they are unable to agree new contract Rashford's current contract with United is set to expire at the end of the season By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 16:48 BST, 25 September 2022 | Updated: 16:48 BST, 25 September 2022 Viewcomments Manchester United will reportedly trigger a clause to extend Marcus Rashford's deal by one year if they are unable to agree a new contract with the forward. Rashford's United contract is set to expire at the end of the season but, as reported by The Daily Express, United are prepared to trigger a 12-month option before Christmas if required. Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with a move for Rashford, whose future at United remains uncertain. Manchester United are ready to trigger an option to extend Marcus Rashford's deal by a year Talks are ongoing between United and Rashford over a new deal but an agreement has yet to be reached. United are eager not to lose Rashford for free next summer and if they activated the option for a 12-month extension then they would be able to get a transfer fee for him,. United manager Erik ten Hag is eager to keep Rashford, who has performed well recently United will trigger option before Christmas if they can't agree a new contract with Rashford Erik ten Hag is eager to keep Rashford at United, especially following his impressive start to the season which has seen him score two goals and provide three assists in six Premier League appearances. Rashford has endured much frustration over the past couple of seasons as he has struggled for form and has also endured niggling injuries. However, there have been some encouraging signs for Rashford under ten Hag so far and he is also eager to break back into the England squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. In total Rashford has made 309 appearances for United and has scored 96 goals. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility