Rashford to become Man Utd’s top earner if team-mate accepts ‘salary swap’

Marcus Rashford is set to become Manchester United's highest earner, as a reward for his sparkling form last season.

Rashford currently earns £200,000-per-week, and he has one more year left on his contract, after United triggered a one-season extension. However, the Red Devils are keen to tie him down to a new deal that could see him earn £375,000-per-week.

That's the same amount that David De Gea earns – but the Spaniard is currently out of contract at the end of the month. And the deal tabled for De Gea would see him earn £200,000-per-week in an effective wage swap.

De Gea has been hotly tipped to leave the Red Devils this summer, but according to The Sun, the top brass at United are confident he will now stay in Manchester. However, United could sign a new keeper this summer – and Daily Star Sport understands a £45m bid is being lined up for Everton's Jordan Pickford.

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Erik ten Hag is reluctant to keep De Gea as United's first-choice keeper, but he has noted his experience could help the Red Devils off the pitch.

De Gea has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, but United are yet to field any offers for the veteran shot-stopper.

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Meanwhile, Rashford has been in the form of his career under the Dutchman, after losing his mojo for a couple of seasons. The 30-year-old notched 30 goals in all competitions last season, compared to the 21/22 season, when he only found the net five times.

Rashofrd also won the Carabao Cup with United this season, but he was on the losing side in the FA Cup final – where United struggled to overcome city rivals Manchester City.

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