Erik ten Hag is optimistic that Manchester United and Marcus Rashford can "find each other" in regards to the forward's contract issue.

Only one year is remaining on Rashford's contract with the team he has represented since he was seven years old.

The 25-year-old denied earlier this year's rumors that he was seeking £500,000 per week, but the dispute is still raging.

Publicly composed, Ten Hag states: "I know (it is taking time), but I don't talk about the process.Right now, neither Rashy nor I consider this to be relevant. For him, the goal this season is to score more goals. He is having a fantastic season, and the squad is also having a fantastic season.

We must enter the Champions League and concentrate on it. We both want Marcus to stay, so I believe we will eventually connect.

Concern regarding United's chances during the summer transfer window will unavoidably result from the uncertainties surrounding their takeover procedure.

Ten Hag stated: "We work hard and do our jobs in the background, but right now it's about the games, qualifying for the Champions League, and the FA Cup.For me, it's about money and if there is enough of it to carry out the proper actions.

The outcome of United's next three Premier League games will determine whether they qualify for the Champions League, therefore the next two weeks will be crucial.

First up is a Saturday trip to Bournemouth, where United, who might be missing Rashford due to illness, will try to put their recent road problems behind them.

Eight of the Red Devils' nine league losses this year have been away from Old Trafford, and their last three outings away from the stadium have produced just one point combined.

"I believe there are some reasons," Ten Hag stated. For instance, it is evident that we must improve our ball handling skills from the back.However, tomorrow is our only chance to demonstrate that we can progress, and we must for the upcoming season.

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