The Manchester United boss wants his team to share more goals than just relying on striker Rashford, who has scored 27 goals in all competitions this season.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants several members of his team to ease the scoring burden on Marcus Rashford, which is certain to be achieved this summer if the club's move against with Harry Kane come true.
Ten Hag are hoping to strike a deal for England's all-time top scorer, and the first talks over a transfer have taken place at the club as Kane enters his final year. of the contract.
Until any transfer is finalized, Rashford remains United's most likely source of goals with 27 goals in all competitions this season, 17 more than any of his teammates. .
Ten Hag wants to see others join in and names five who he would like to see scoring more often during his press conference the Friday before the Newcastle weekend.
“I think we have players like Bruno [Fernandes], like Jadon Sancho, like Anthony Martial, like Scott McTominay, like Antony dos Santos, we have enough players who can score goals, for sure. "What I said before, I am working again next season [on transfers] but we are currently working on this season, so first make sure everyone is ready and keep improving the way you play and that's the best chance to score more goals."
Rashford could be joined at United by England team-mate Harry Kane next summer
Rashford could be joined at United by England team-mate Harry Kane next summer
Fernandes is United's second-highest scorer this season with 10 goals, while Antony has seven, Martial has six, Sancho five and McTominay two. The Scotland international scored four goals for their country last week as they beat Cyprus and Spain.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag says he hopes Rashford will be fit for the match against Newcastle after missing international duty through injury.
"I hope," he said.
"He's been training but he's got treatment, he's got to train individually. Today, he joins the group. We have one more day. I hope he will be present."
Ten Hag says he has no problem with Rashford flying to New York
Ten Hag says he has no problem with Rashford flying to New York
Rashford has been photographed in New York during the international break after being unable to join the England squad, but Ten Hag says he is happy the striker is resting.
"I think it's a positive thing for him to rest," he said.
"I think with Bruno, he played the most games in the whole team. “And I think with Manchester United playing the most games across Europe and especially international matches, our internationals are not primarily on the bench, they are mostly playing.
"Our players are playing the most games in this crazy season. They need a break to recharge. For me, it's positive that he's taking this time to disconnect from football. I met him again this week and he showed a lot of energy, a lot of motivation, it was a good state of mind and a lot of focus. "Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Bruno, Casemiro, they are the starters for their country. I want to point out that they have the most games of the season so far. We played one more round in Europa. League."
Ten Hag also refuses to be drawn into Rashford's future after new reports detail his continued lack of progress in contract negotiations.
"We never [provide updates]. It's an internal process," he said. "We focus on winning matches.
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