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Romelu Lukaku could be the victim of the rise of Marcus Rashford as Manchester United's first offensive option, according to Danny Higginbotham

Romelu Lukaku could be the victim of Marcus Rashford's ascent to Manchester United's main offensive option, according to Danny Higginbotham.

Lukaku has been in decline since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took office at Old Trafford, scoring only two goals in five starts under United's acting boss.

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Rashford, meanwhile, took the opportunity to lead the United line with both hands, scoring seven goals in his last 10 appearances since being played in his favorite position.

Higginbotham thinks that Rashford's form and fluidity during the attack could leave Lukaku's surplus at Old Trafford again this summer.

"It would be a huge step back if Rashford were to step back after what he did," he told the debate.

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"If Solskjaer gets the job, I do not see Lukaku staying in. We've seen him love the flexible front three.

"Lukaku is a fantastic forward-center, but he's a center-forward, while Rashford will be interacting with (Jesse) Lingard and (Anthony) Martial.

"Can Rashford be No. 9 in United? I do not think it's necessary to have a No 9 because of the way they play.

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"Rashford can play in different ways and because of that, I would be very surprised that Lukaku did not leave in the summer."

United apparently would have made the security of Rashford's future a priority. The English international is expected to be the subject of a new six year contract in its youth club.

The former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy, joined Higginbotham in The Debate and echoed the idea that Rashford 's form has raised questions about the future. 39, the future of Lukaku.

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"There is a dilemma for United in the summer," he added. "Lukaku is usually the No.1 attacker, the main man, but is it the right time for Rashford to be United No. 9?

"[Should he be] whoever plays in all major games week after week, or is he second striker and he fills the flanks? I think he's ready.

"Only Ryan Giggs has recorded 100 games for United faster than Rashford, and when you think of the players who have played United, that alone is incredible.

"Who is ready for the job and better than Rashford? There was someone there, he would get 100 million pounds."

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