Potter is believed to view the Londoner – and Ezechiel Banzuzi – as key parts of a midfield overhaul at West Ham.

The attacker's last game at United was at the start of December in the 3-2 home loss to Nottingham Forest, but after being dropped for the Manchester derby a week later, Rashford hasn't featured since, despite making the bench for the home clash against Newcastle United at the turn of the new year.

West Ham are keen to back new manager Graham Potter with new additions at centre-back and centre-forward before the transfer deadline on 3 February. (Football Insider) Want more transfer stories? Read

West Ham are said to have submitted an offer to a player they could sign for free. West Ham are said to have tabled an offer for a former Manchester United star as they look to strengthen both in the short and medium future.

West Ham United chiefs are in "ongoing" talks over signing an England player for new manager Graham Potter, with a high-ranking Hammers source telling one news outlet that a move for him is very much on the cards.

West Ham United have made a bid to sign a midfielder from Belgian, which will be Graham Potter's first signing as Hammers boss