The England striker is one of United's highest earners but is absent during a crucial period for his club. Why?

Rashford made Manchester United's matchday squad ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League fixture against Newcastle United. Although the winger did not make Ruben Amorim's XI, he is on the bench for what could be his first involvement since he played against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Dec. 12.

Ruben Amorim has suggested that Marcus Rashford's latest omission from the Manchester United squad was because the England international hasn't changed since his initial dropping.

Rashford has spent all of his professional career at Old Trafford and would present a huge coup for the Hammers. Former team-mate Jesse Lingard enjoyed a spell with West Ham back

Premier League rivals West Ham United have become the latest club to join the race for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.Last month, Rashford admitted he is ready for a new challenge away

Manchester United reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain over a potential swap deal involving Marcus Rashford. United are open to offers for the 27-year-old forward in the January transfer window but are well aware few teams would be able to pay a transfer fee along with his huge wage demands.