Marcus Rashford compared to former Arsenal player as Man United urged to give two options

Manchester United should offload Marcus Rashford but may find it difficult to find a potential suitor, says Perry Groves.

The English striker has had a torrid campaign with the Red Devils, having scored just five goals in all competitions.

In addition to the off-field problems, Rashford has come into play criticism for his body language on the fieldwith Mark Goldbridge says he lacks consistency to help United challenge Liverpool, city ​​of manchester and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

While Rashford has defended himself Among those who criticize his commitment to the club, former Arsenal winger Groves has compared the striker to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsuggesting Man United should try to get rid of him before long.

Speaking on Aherne & Groves, Groves said: “From Erik ten Hag's point of view, if you please those types of players, it will reflect on the whole team.

“I think Mikel Arteta with Aubameyang. Aubameyang was the star player, then he started showing up late to training and what happens is that if you are a coach chasing one of the big-name players, he sends a powerful message to the rest of the players.

“There are reports that he is treating players differently: it is easier to punish younger players than older ones and it is very frustrating because Mark RashfordWith the talent he has, the worry is that he will reach 32 or 33 and look back and think: 'I haven't brought out the best in me here.'

“That would be the biggest tragedy.

“Dele Alli at Spurs is the biggest example. It's well-documented about Dele's off-field problems that no one knew about, but then you look back and think: that's one of the cardinal sins: to look back and waste such a natural talent.”

Asked if he would sell Rashford, Groves said: “Who will take him? Who will take Marcus Rashford?

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“Will he make the Arsenal team? No, Mikel Arteta does not hire him because he does not work enough with the ball.

“People avoid him, but Marcus Rashford is lazy. It's not just about the money.

“Football is not a job, it is something you love. It's something that when you're a kid you grow up and say I want to be a professional footballer.

“What percentage of the population goes to work and loves what they do? You are in a very, very privileged position.

“People have problems off the field, I'm not saying no, because footballers are human beings and they have personal problems. I understand that 100 percent, and if that's the case, you need to address those issues.

“But his body language… I don't think there's any excuse for being lazy.

“World-class players are not lazy. World class players close out, world class players don't back down.

“Will he make the Liverpool team? No. Will he join the Manchester City team? 100 percent no. Will he get into the Arsenal team? No.

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“Even Spurs, with the way Spurs play, which is forward and close, plus his salary has to be taken into account. He is reported to earn £350,000 a week.

“If I were the manager, I would try to get rid of Marcus Rashford, or you would sit him down and say, 'OK, it's a clean slate and this is where we start, but you have to work because if you don't, you're a liability.'”