Marcus Rashford hits back at 'malicious rumours' on social media

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has taken to social media to bite back at the spreading of 'malicious rumours' about his future.

Rashford has started the season in slow form for the Red Devils having scored only once in 14 appearances across all competitions, while he came under fire from manager Erik ten Hag last week for attending a nightclub for his birthday in the aftermath of their recent 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City.

Though Ten Hag confirmed the matter was internal and he's previously dropped Rashford for off-pitch reasons, the Dutchman revealed he was in line to start Saturday's 1-0 win at Fulham before a heavy knock in United's final pre-match training session ruled him out.

The United first-team were then spotted out in Manchester that evening to enjoy a celebratory team meal, but Rashford was absent despite the presence of other injured players.

Fans on social media have debated whether Rashford should be seen as undroppable by Ten Hag when fit, with YouTube channel The United Stand hosting a livestream on Monday morning to discuss his future at the club.

However, Rashford did not take kindly to this speculation, replying to their post on X: "Please STOP spreading malicious rumours."

Despite such talk about his future, Rashford has not been linked with a move away from United, if in part because he signed a lucrative long-term contract over the summer.

He was previously courted by French champions Paris Saint-Germain, who were willing to offer him a higher salary than that put forth by United, but he spurned their advances in order to stay at Old Trafford.

Rashford penned that new five-year deal off the back of a career-best season for United, scoring a staggering 30 goals in all competitions and helping them end their six-year trophy drought with victory in the Carabao Cup.

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