'Michael Carrick needs to bring back Marcus Rashford if he wants Man Utd to win Premier League'

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes Michael Carrick must prioritise a conversation with Marcus Rashford if he is to have any chance of winning the Premier League title.

Yorke, who scored 65 goals in 125 appearances for United, has backed the current manager to bring the England international back into the fold after months of uncertainty surrounding the 28-year-old's future. Rashford arrived at the club aged seven and was a standout player for years before his departure on loan to Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals in 49 appearances and helped secure the Spanish title.

"The first person I would be going and seeing to have a conversation is Rashford," Yorke told Boyle Sports. "You're the manager. You figure it out with him. You make the decisions. You're not there to please people. Don't listen to people on the outside."

Rashford's path back to Old Trafford remains uncertain following his loan spell. The Catalan club decided against activating their option to sign him permanently, leaving his future in limbo. His £40 million release clause has now expired, meaning any club wishing to sign him must enter fresh negotiations with United. Reports suggest Rashford has rejected several lucrative transfer proposals, some offering higher wages than his current contract which runs until 2028. He has not featured for the club since December 2024.

Despite these complications, Yorke remains convinced of Rashford's value. "Bringing Marcus Rashford back into the fold is a gamble but it's a case of risk and reward," he said. "I would go to Rashford at his home have a conversation with him and see where his mind is because a fit and flying Rashford at 28 years of age is the kind of play that wins you titles."

However, Yorke acknowledges the challenge facing both the manager and the England star. "The only question is whether Rashford has the stomach to come back to England take on the doubters and the haters and prove to himself - not to them - that he is the player we know he can be because for me his talent has never been in doubt."