Man Utd could hand Marcus Rashford shock new shirt number next season after incredible goalscoring run

MANCHESTER UNITED could reward Marcus Rashford with the club's most esteemed shirt number next season.

Rashford is in the form of his life having registered a total of 22 goals and eight assists in 35 appearances this season.

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And the star forward has made a strong claim for the legendary No7 jersey, which is currently available.

The England international has been wearing the No10 shirt ever since 2018.

That is also a very respected number as it was previously donned by the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Denis Law and record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.

But No7 is always reserved for the absolute best, with the likes of George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo previously donning it.

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And the 25-year-old has made a strong case to extend that successful tradition.

The jersey has been up for grabs ever since Ronaldo's dramatic departure from Old Trafford in November.

CR7's exit took place after a turbulent start to the season for United.

But manager Erik ten Hag managed to revive Rashford, who turned the tide for the Red Devils.

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Ten Hag challenged the versatile attacker to smash his season's best goal tally of 22 strikes in the 2019-2020 season by the end of the current campaign.

Now the Dutch tactician wants his most valuable player to net 35 goals by the summer.

And the United academy graduate is only 13 more crackers away from meeting that target.

If Rashford succeeds then he deserves some major recognition.

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United have been linked with a number of big names ahead of the summer transfer window and fans are dreaming big amid takeover bids from ultra rich suitors.

Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham, Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Tottenham's Harry Kane appear to be among the Red Devils' top targets.

But Rashford has become a focal point at Old Trafford and will almost definitely continue to be so for a long time.