Rashford is keen to help to revive the club’s fortunes under Solskjaer

Marcus Rashford is ready to give Manchester United a huge boost by signing a long-term contract at his boyhood club. Negotiations are nearing completion on a fresh deal with the 21-year-old England striker who is spurning interest from Barcelona and Juventus to commit his future to Old Trafford.

Rashford, who joined United at the age of six, is determined to help to revive the club’s fortunes under the manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

His pledge represents a stark contrast to the attitude of Paul Pogba, the United midfielder, who said on Sunday that he was ready to pursue a “new challenge”.

Rashford has scored 45 goals in 170 appearances for United since hitting two on his debut in a Europa League tie at home to Midtjylland