Rashford asked the media not to distract him from the current season

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has responded to a high-profile newspaper story regarding his contract situation.

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This story was the last straw for Rashford, who took to social media and asked not to distract him from playing football.

"Maybe we'll stop making these stories up? My goal this season is to get into the Champions League. And it doesn't help. Thank you," Rashford tweeted.