Rashford denies agency talks but future still in doubt

Marcus Rashford has publicly rejected a newspaper story suggesting he had met representatives of a leading football agency to help smooth an exit out of Manchester United this month.

Rashford put a copy of the story on his social media feed and added: "Been a lot of false stories written over the past few weeks but guys this is getting ridiculous - never met with any agency and don't have any plans to....'

Yet Rashford's post leaves many unanswered questions.

The 27-year-old returned to Ruben Amorim's squad for Monday's home defeat by Newcastle. But he remained on the bench throughout, even though United lost their fourth game in a row and have not scored in their past three.

Amorim has not said specifically what the issue is but it is hard to see Rashford having a long-term future at Old Trafford.

However, the market for one of United's highest earners is not extensive and it is felt a major agency would have more chance of manipulating a deal because they have extensive contacts.

Rashford has had his say over the story - but his United future remains open to doubt.